Snowden, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Snowden is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.9 miles NW of Emmitsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21727.
Snowden at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21727
- Nearest town
- Emmitsburg (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6603, -77.2756
Weather in Snowden now
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Snowden weather by the hour
Snowden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snowden.
This week in Snowden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snowden
What is the weather usually like in Snowden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Snowden: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Snowden.
Snowden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snowden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Snowden?
Snowden has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Snowden 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 Snowden
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.7 miles N of Snowden.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Snowden.
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Questions about Snowden
Where is Snowden, MD?
Snowden is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.9 miles NW of Emmitsburg.
What county is Snowden in?
Snowden is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Snowden, MD?
The ZIP code for Snowden is 21727.
What is the nearest town to Snowden?
Emmitsburg, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snowden?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snowden?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Snowden?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Snowden?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Snowden?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snowden?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snowden have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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