Sweepstakes, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Sweepstakes is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.4 miles NE of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20872.
Sweepstakes at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20872
- Nearest town
- Damascus (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2583, -77.2181
Weather in Sweepstakes now
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Sweepstakes weather by the hour
Sweepstakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweepstakes.
This week in Sweepstakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweepstakes
What is the weather usually like in Sweepstakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweepstakes: 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 Sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweepstakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sweepstakes?
Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes
The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 16.7 miles SE of Sweepstakes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweepstakes.
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Map of Sweepstakes, MD
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Other communities near Sweepstakes
- Spring Garden Estates0.5 mi NW
- Damascus Hill0.9 mi E
- Duvall Manor1.0 mi NE
- Southview1.2 mi NE
- The Plantations1.3 mi SE
- Ronalee Hills1.4 mi E
- Damascus View1.5 mi N
- Damascus Manor1.5 mi N
- Wilderness Walk1.5 mi SE
- Damascus Valley Park1.6 mi NE
- Watkins Overlook1.6 mi S
- Woodfield1.7 mi SE
- Damascus Gardens1.8 mi NE
- Banner Country1.8 mi S
- Damascus Terrace1.9 mi NE
Questions about Sweepstakes
Where is Sweepstakes, MD?
Sweepstakes is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.4 miles NE of Damascus.
What county is Sweepstakes in?
Sweepstakes is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sweepstakes, MD?
The ZIP code for Sweepstakes is 20872.
What is the nearest town to Sweepstakes?
Damascus, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweepstakes?
Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweepstakes?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweepstakes?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sweepstakes?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sweepstakes?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweepstakes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweepstakes have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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