Watkins Wilderness, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Watkins Wilderness is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles NE of Green Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21770.
Watkins Wilderness at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21770
- Nearest town
- Green Valley (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3197, -77.2531
Weather in Watkins Wilderness now
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Watkins Wilderness weather by the hour
Watkins Wilderness weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins Wilderness.
This week in Watkins Wilderness
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins Wilderness
What is the weather usually like in Watkins Wilderness?
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 Watkins Wilderness: 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 Watkins Wilderness.
Watkins Wilderness weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins Wilderness through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:11 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 | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:17 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 | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:55 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 Watkins Wilderness?
Watkins Wilderness 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 Watkins Wilderness 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 Watkins Wilderness
The closest live webcam is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 21.2 miles SW of Watkins Wilderness.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins Wilderness.
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Map of Watkins Wilderness, MD
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Other communities near Watkins Wilderness
- Sunnybrook Farms0.3 mi S
- Silver Maple Estates0.8 mi N
- Smith1.0 mi W
- Sweadner1.4 mi W
- Englandtowne1.5 mi N
- Gently Savage1.5 mi NW
- Kittyhawk Estates1.5 mi NE
- Smith Village1.7 mi NE
- Sundown Manor1.7 mi NE
- Sugarloaf Overlook1.7 mi N
- Kemptown1.8 mi NE
- Tranquility1.9 mi N
- Wolf Den Spring1.9 mi NE
- Turners Chance1.9 mi N
- Lewisdale2.4 mi S
Questions about Watkins Wilderness
Where is Watkins Wilderness, MD?
Watkins Wilderness is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.7 miles NE of Green Valley.
What county is Watkins Wilderness in?
Watkins Wilderness is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins Wilderness, MD?
The ZIP code for Watkins Wilderness is 21770.
What is the nearest town to Watkins Wilderness?
Green Valley, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins Wilderness?
Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 21.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins Wilderness?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins Wilderness?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins Wilderness?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Watkins Wilderness?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watkins Wilderness?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins Wilderness have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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