Thurston, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Thurston is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.3 miles N of Urbana, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20838.
Thurston at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 20838
- Nearest town
- Urbana (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2800, -77.3583
Weather in Thurston now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Thurston weather by the hour
Thurston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thurston.
This week in Thurston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thurston
What is the weather usually like in Thurston?
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 Thurston: 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 Thurston.
Thurston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thurston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 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 Thurston?
Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston
The closest live webcam is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 15.7 miles SW of Thurston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thurston.
Do you know Thurston? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Thurston special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Thurston, MD
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Thurston Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Thurston
Other communities near Thurston
- Comus Sugarloaf1.8 mi S
- Shel-Mar Heights2.0 mi E
- Gibralter Acres2.2 mi NE
- Rangers Woods2.2 mi E
- Comus2.3 mi S
- Hyattstown2.3 mi E
- Sugarloaf Estates2.4 mi NW
- Sugarloaf Meadows2.6 mi NE
- Sugarloaf West2.6 mi W
- Stronghold2.7 mi SW
- Amelung Estates2.9 mi NW
- Urbana Overlook2.9 mi N
- Urbana Overlook2.9 mi N
- Thompsons Corner3.1 mi SE
- Flint Hill3.1 mi NW
Questions about Thurston
Where is Thurston, MD?
Thurston is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.3 miles N of Urbana.
What county is Thurston in?
Thurston is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Thurston, MD?
The ZIP code for Thurston is 20838.
What is the nearest town to Thurston?
Urbana, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thurston?
Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thurston?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Thurston?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thurston?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Thurston?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thurston?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thurston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
Last updated: