Swiger, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Swiger is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles SW of Woodsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21798.
Swiger at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21798
- Nearest town
- Woodsboro (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5503, -77.2772
Weather in Swiger now
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Swiger weather by the hour
Swiger weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swiger.
This week in Swiger
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swiger
What is the weather usually like in Swiger?
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 Swiger: 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 Swiger.
Swiger weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swiger through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 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 | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:39 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 3 min |
| December | 7:20 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 Swiger?
Swiger 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 Swiger 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 Swiger
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 12.1 miles N of Swiger.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swiger.
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Other communities near Swiger
- Sunset Acres1.4 mi S
- Copper Oaks subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Hoffman2.8 mi S
- Mabels Manor2.9 mi S
- Stovers3.0 mi SW
- Coppermine Estates3.2 mi SE
- Rosswood Estates3.2 mi S
- Daysville4.1 mi S
- Glade Creek4.1 mi SW
- Whisperren Oaks4.2 mi S
- Daysville Acres4.4 mi S
- Lovejoy Estates4.5 mi SE
- Glade Manor subdivision5.3 mi SW
- Rock Chapel Estates5.4 mi SW
- Glade Town subdivision5.4 mi SW
Questions about Swiger
Where is Swiger, MD?
Swiger is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.1 miles SW of Woodsboro.
What county is Swiger in?
Swiger is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Swiger, MD?
The ZIP code for Swiger is 21798.
What is the nearest town to Swiger?
Woodsboro, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swiger?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swiger?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swiger?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Swiger?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Swiger?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swiger?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swiger have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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