Seneca Highlands, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Seneca Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles SW of Darnestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20874.

Seneca Highlands at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20874
Nearest town
Darnestown (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1056, -77.2911

Weather in Seneca Highlands now

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Seneca Highlands weather by the hour

Seneca Highlands weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Seneca Highlands.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Seneca Highlands

What is the weather usually like in Seneca Highlands?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan45°28°Feb54°36°Mar66°46°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep66°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug4.0"Sep3.5"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Seneca Highlands: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Seneca Highlands.

Seneca Highlands weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
46° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Seneca Highlands through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:12 PM9 h 47 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:54 AM8:16 PM14 h 22 min
June5:41 AM8:38 PM14 h 57 min
July5:54 AM8:36 PM14 h 41 min
August6:21 AM8:05 PM13 h 44 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:32 PM11 h 14 min
November6:51 AM4:56 PM10 h 5 min
December7:19 AM4:49 PM9 h 29 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Seneca Highlands?

Seneca Highlands has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Seneca Highlands is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Seneca Highlands

The closest live webcam is Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co Pkwy, 7.7 miles SW of Seneca Highlands.

Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 7.7 mi SWOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 7.8 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.3 - EBDranesville · 7.8 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.9 - WBDranesville · 8.0 mi SOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 52.4 - WBunknown · 8.3 mi SOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 8.6 mi SWOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 53.1 - WBunknown · 8.7 mi SOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 54.2 - WBunknown · 9.1 mi SOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 9.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Seneca Highlands.

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Questions about Seneca Highlands

Where is Seneca Highlands, MD?

Seneca Highlands is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.5 miles SW of Darnestown.

What county is Seneca Highlands in?

Seneca Highlands is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Seneca Highlands, MD?

The ZIP code for Seneca Highlands is 20874.

What is the nearest town to Seneca Highlands?

Darnestown, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Seneca Highlands?

Yes. The closest is Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co Pkwy, 7.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Seneca Highlands?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Seneca Highlands?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Seneca Highlands?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Seneca Highlands?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Seneca Highlands?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Seneca Highlands have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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