Smeltzer, MD

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland

Smeltzer is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland. It is 3.5 miles W of Pondsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21783.

Smeltzer at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Washington County
ZIP code
21783
Nearest town
Pondsville (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6150, -77.5258

Weather in Smeltzer now

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Smeltzer weather by the hour

Smeltzer weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smeltzer

What is the weather usually like in Smeltzer?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°71°89°39°23°Jan42°24°Feb52°31°Mar65°42°Apr73°52°May80°60°Jun84°65°Jul81°63°Aug75°58°Sep65°46°Oct53°36°Nov43°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.4"Mar4.0"Apr4.9"May4.2"Jun3.7"Jul4.0"Aug5.3"Sep4.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATOCTIN MTN PARK, MD US (USC00181530), adjusted for the elevation of Smeltzer.

Smeltzer weather month by month

January
39° 23°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
42° 24°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
52° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
65° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
73° 52°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
65° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
43° 28°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Smeltzer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:11 PM9 h 44 min
February7:00 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:49 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:18 PM14 h 25 min
June5:40 AM8:40 PM15 h 0 min
July5:53 AM8:38 PM14 h 44 min
August6:21 AM8:07 PM13 h 46 min
September6:50 AM7:20 PM12 h 30 min
October7:19 AM6:32 PM11 h 13 min
November6:53 AM4:56 PM10 h 3 min
December7:22 AM4:48 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Smeltzer?

Smeltzer 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer

The closest live webcam is Antrim Township, 13.2 miles NW of Smeltzer.

Antrim TownshipAntrim Township · 13.2 mi NWOn Windy
Emmitsburg › South-westEmmitsburg · 13.6 mi NEOn Windy
Emmitsburg: NorthgateEmmitsburg · 14.0 mi NEOn Windy
Freedom TownshipFreedom Township · 14.0 mi NEOn Windy
Antrim TownshipAntrim Township · 14.5 mi NWOn Windy
FairplayFairplay · 15.2 mi NEOn Windy
Antrim TownshipAntrim Township · 15.4 mi NWOn Windy
Guilford TownshipGuilford Township · 18.7 mi NWOn Windy
SedgwickSedgwick · 19.3 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smeltzer.

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Questions about Smeltzer

Where is Smeltzer, MD?

Smeltzer is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, 3.5 miles W of Pondsville.

What county is Smeltzer in?

Smeltzer is in Washington County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Smeltzer, MD?

The ZIP code for Smeltzer is 21783.

What is the nearest town to Smeltzer?

Pondsville, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Smeltzer?

Yes. The closest is Antrim Township, 13.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Smeltzer?

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

What is the coldest month in Smeltzer?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Smeltzer?

About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Smeltzer?

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

When is the best time to visit Smeltzer?

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

What climate does Smeltzer have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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