The Plantations, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Plantations is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles N of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20882.
The Plantations at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20882
- Nearest town
- Damascus (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2494, -77.1975
Weather in The Plantations now
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The Plantations weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Plantations.
This week in The Plantations
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Plantations
What is the weather usually like in The Plantations?
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 Plantations: 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 Plantations.
The Plantations weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Plantations 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 | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 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 | 6:48 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 The Plantations?
The Plantations 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 Plantations 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 Plantations
The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 15.8 miles S of The Plantations.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Plantations.
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Map of The Plantations, MD
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Other communities near The Plantations
- Ronalee Hills0.3 mi NE
- Woodfield0.4 mi SE
- Damascus Hill0.8 mi N
- Wilderness Walk0.9 mi SW
- Duvall Manor1.2 mi N
- Sweepstakes1.3 mi NW
- Banner Country1.3 mi SW
- Upper Seneca Crest1.6 mi E
- Southview1.6 mi N
- Wildcat Forest1.7 mi S
- Ward Farm Estates1.8 mi SE
- Spring Garden Estates1.8 mi NW
- Silver Crest1.8 mi NE
- Watkins Overlook1.8 mi SW
- Rocky Road Park1.9 mi SE
Questions about The Plantations
Where is The Plantations, MD?
The Plantations is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.5 miles N of Damascus.
What county is The Plantations in?
The Plantations is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Plantations, MD?
The ZIP code for The Plantations is 20882.
What is the nearest town to The Plantations?
Damascus, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Plantations?
Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 15.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Plantations?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in The Plantations?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Plantations?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Plantations?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Plantations?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Plantations have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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