The Colony, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Colony is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.3 miles SW of Germantown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20876.
The Colony at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20876
- Nearest town
- Germantown (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1778, -77.2617
Weather in The Colony now
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The Colony weather by the hour
The Colony weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Colony.
This week in The Colony
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Colony
What is the weather usually like in The Colony?
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 The Colony: 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 The Colony.
The Colony weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Colony 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 | 5:54 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 5 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 The Colony?
The Colony 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 The Colony 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 The Colony
The closest live webcam is Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WB, 12.7 miles SW of The Colony.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Colony.
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Map of The Colony, MD
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Other communities near The Colony
- Germantown View0.9 mi SW
- Germantown Park1.1 mi S
- Schneiders Trailer Haven1.3 mi NE
- Waring1.3 mi SE
- Plumgar1.5 mi E
- Neelsville1.5 mi NE
- Williamsburg Square1.6 mi S
- Germantown Estates1.7 mi W
- Seneca Park1.7 mi E
- Seneca Park1.7 mi E
- Wexford1.8 mi NE
- Dorsey Estates subdivision2.6 mi SE
- Watkins Mill2.6 mi E
- Boyds2.8 mi W
- Metropolitan Grove2.8 mi SE
Questions about The Colony
Where is The Colony, MD?
The Colony is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.3 miles SW of Germantown.
What county is The Colony in?
The Colony is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Colony, MD?
The ZIP code for The Colony is 20876.
What is the nearest town to The Colony?
Germantown, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Colony?
Yes. The closest is Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WB, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Colony?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in The Colony?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Colony?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Colony?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Colony?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Colony have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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