Velvet Run, MD

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland

Velvet Run is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 3.2 miles W of Westminster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21157.

Velvet Run at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
21157
Nearest town
Westminster (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.5953, -76.9500

Weather in Velvet Run now

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Velvet Run weather by the hour

Velvet Run weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Velvet Run.

This week in Velvet Run

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velvet Run

What is the weather usually like in Velvet Run?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°40°24°Jan43°25°Feb52°32°Mar65°42°Apr73°51°May81°60°Jun85°64°Jul83°63°Aug77°56°Sep65°45°Oct54°36°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.1"Mar3.8"Apr4.0"May3.8"Jun4.7"Jul4.2"Aug5.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Velvet Run: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERS 4 NE, MD US (USC00185934), adjusted for the elevation of Velvet Run.

Velvet Run weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
February
43° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow
March
52° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
73° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 45°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
54° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
44° 28°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Velvet Run through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:09 PM9 h 44 min
February6:58 AM5:45 PM10 h 47 min
March7:17 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:47 PM13 h 18 min
May5:51 AM8:16 PM14 h 24 min
June5:38 AM8:38 PM15 h 0 min
July5:51 AM8:36 PM14 h 44 min
August6:19 AM8:05 PM13 h 46 min
September6:47 AM7:18 PM12 h 30 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 13 min
November6:50 AM4:54 PM10 h 3 min
December7:19 AM4:46 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Velvet Run?

Velvet Run has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°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 34 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Velvet Run 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 Velvet Run

The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 17.3 miles SE of Velvet Run.

Towson › Southunknown · 17.3 mi SEOn Windy
Shrewsbury TownshipShrewsbury Township · 18.0 mi NEOn Windy
Shrewsbury TownshipShrewsbury Township · 18.7 mi NEOn Windy
Shrewsbury TownshipShrewsbury Township · 19.3 mi NEOn Windy
Hopewell TownshipHopewell Township · 19.3 mi NEOn Windy
Lake Heritageunknown · 19.4 mi NWOn Windy
SedgwickSedgwick · 19.4 mi NWOn Windy
Lake Heritageunknown · 20.5 mi NWOn Windy
FairplayFairplay · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Velvet Run.

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Map of Velvet Run, MD

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Questions about Velvet Run

Where is Velvet Run, MD?

Velvet Run is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 3.2 miles W of Westminster.

What county is Velvet Run in?

Velvet Run is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Velvet Run, MD?

The ZIP code for Velvet Run is 21157.

What is the nearest town to Velvet Run?

Westminster, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Velvet Run?

Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 17.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Velvet Run?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Velvet Run?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Velvet Run?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Velvet Run?

Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Velvet Run?

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

What climate does Velvet Run have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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