The Palisades, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Palisades is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 2.5 miles NW of Brookmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20007.

The Palisades at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20007, 20016
Nearest town
Brookmont (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9250, -77.1017

Weather in The Palisades now

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The Palisades weather by the hour

The Palisades weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Palisades

What is the weather usually like in The Palisades?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°43°26°Jan46°27°Feb55°33°Mar68°44°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.2"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun5.1"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit The Palisades: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of The Palisades.

The Palisades weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in The Palisades through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:54 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:54 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:56 PM10 h 6 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in The Palisades?

The Palisades has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit The Palisades is May–June and September–October. 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 Palisades

The closest live webcam is Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE ST, 1.8 miles S of The Palisades.

Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE STunknown · 1.8 mi SOn Windy
Clarendon: S. GLEBE RD. AT I395 (OFF) RAMPLEE HWY AT MONROE STunknown · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Courthouse: I-66 - MM 73.7 - WBunknown · 2.0 mi SEOn Windy
Clarendon: I-66 - MM 72.9 - WBunknown · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Courthouse: LEE HWY AT N KIRKWOOD STunknown · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Halls Hill: OLD DOMINION DR AT 26TH STunknown · 2.0 mi SWOn Windy
Ballston: OLD DOMINION DR AT WAKEFIELD STunknown · 2.0 mi SWOn Windy
Courthouse: LEE HWY AT HIGHLAND STunknown · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
Courthouse: Lee Hwy at Veitchunknown · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Palisades.

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Questions about The Palisades

Where is The Palisades, MD?

The Palisades is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 2.5 miles NW of Brookmont.

What county is The Palisades in?

The Palisades is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of The Palisades, MD?

The ZIP code for The Palisades is 20007.

What is the nearest town to The Palisades?

Brookmont, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Palisades?

Yes. The closest is Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE ST, 1.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Palisades?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in The Palisades?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in The Palisades?

About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in The Palisades?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit The Palisades?

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

What climate does The Palisades have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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