Shel-Mar Heights, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Shel-Mar Heights is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.9 miles N of Urbana, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20871.

Shel-Mar Heights at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
20871
Nearest town
Urbana (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2869, -77.3217

Weather in Shel-Mar Heights now

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Shel-Mar Heights weather by the hour

Shel-Mar Heights weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shel-Mar Heights.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shel-Mar Heights

What is the weather usually like in Shel-Mar Heights?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°39°24°Jan43°26°Feb52°33°Mar64°43°Apr73°53°May80°62°Jun84°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep65°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Shel-Mar Heights: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of Shel-Mar Heights.

Shel-Mar Heights weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
43° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shel-Mar Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:11 PM9 h 46 min
February6:59 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:17 PM14 h 23 min
June5:40 AM8:39 PM14 h 58 min
July5:53 AM8:36 PM14 h 42 min
August6:21 AM8:06 PM13 h 45 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:32 PM11 h 14 min
November6:51 AM4:56 PM10 h 4 min
December7:20 AM4:48 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Shel-Mar Heights?

Shel-Mar Heights has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shel-Mar Heights 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 Shel-Mar Heights

The closest live webcam is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 17.2 miles SW of Shel-Mar Heights.

Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659unknown · 17.2 mi SWOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 17.7 mi SOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 18.4 mi SOn Windy
Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 18.7 mi SWOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 18.8 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 19.3 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.3 - EBDranesville · 19.8 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.9 - WBDranesville · 20.2 mi SOn Windy
Ryan: Loudoun Co. Pkwy - SB - at Waxpool Rdunknown · 20.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shel-Mar Heights.

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Questions about Shel-Mar Heights

Where is Shel-Mar Heights, MD?

Shel-Mar Heights is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.9 miles N of Urbana.

What county is Shel-Mar Heights in?

Shel-Mar Heights is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Shel-Mar Heights, MD?

The ZIP code for Shel-Mar Heights is 20871.

What is the nearest town to Shel-Mar Heights?

Urbana, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shel-Mar Heights?

Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 17.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shel-Mar Heights?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Shel-Mar Heights?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Shel-Mar Heights?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Shel-Mar Heights?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shel-Mar Heights?

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

What climate does Shel-Mar Heights have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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