Shepherd Park, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Shepherd Park is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.4 miles NE of Silver Spring, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20012.
Shepherd Park at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20012
- Nearest town
- Silver Spring (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9847, -77.0333
Weather in Shepherd Park now
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Shepherd Park weather by the hour
Shepherd Park weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherd Park.
This week in Shepherd Park
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherd Park
What is the weather usually like in Shepherd Park?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherd Park: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd Park.
Shepherd Park weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd Park through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shepherd Park?
Shepherd Park has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepherd Park is May–June and September–October. 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 Shepherd Park
The closest live webcam is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 4.0 miles S of Shepherd Park.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepherd Park.
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Map of Shepherd Park, MD
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Other communities near Shepherd Park
- Rock Creek Gardens0.7 mi W
- Sligo0.8 mi N
- Silver Spring Park0.9 mi NE
- Rock Creek Gardens0.9 mi NW
- Rosemary Hills1.0 mi NW
- Hawthorne1.2 mi W
- Sligo Park Hills1.3 mi NE
- Rock Creek Forest1.3 mi W
- Lamond Riggs1.9 mi SE
- Kilmarock1.9 mi E
- Rollingwood1.9 mi W
- Rock Creek Knolls1.9 mi NW
- The Hamlet2.2 mi W
- Sauis Addition2.4 mi S
- Sauis Addition2.4 mi S
Questions about Shepherd Park
Where is Shepherd Park, MD?
Shepherd Park is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.4 miles NE of Silver Spring.
What county is Shepherd Park in?
Shepherd Park is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Shepherd Park, MD?
The ZIP code for Shepherd Park is 20012.
What is the nearest town to Shepherd Park?
Silver Spring, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepherd Park?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepherd Park?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherd Park?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherd Park?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shepherd Park?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepherd Park?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherd Park have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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