West Hills, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
West Hills is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles SE of Frederick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21702.
West Hills at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21702
- Nearest town
- Frederick (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4472, -77.4336
Weather in West Hills now
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West Hills weather by the hour
West Hills weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Hills.
This week in West Hills
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Hills
What is the weather usually like in West Hills?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Hills: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICK POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00183348), adjusted for the elevation of West Hills.
West Hills weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Hills through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Hills?
West Hills has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit West Hills is May and August to 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 West Hills
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.4 miles N of West Hills.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Hills.
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Other communities near West Hills
- Warfield subdivision0.5 mi NW
- Christophers Crossing0.8 mi NW
- Rocky Springs1.1 mi W
- Antietam Village subdivision1.2 mi SE
- Whittier subdivision1.2 mi NW
- Village Estates subdivision1.3 mi S
- Applegate subdivision1.3 mi SE
- Arrowhead1.4 mi NE
- Amber Meadows1.4 mi E
- Howards Retreat1.5 mi W
- Rock Creek Estates subdivision1.5 mi S
- Spring Valley subdivision1.5 mi SE
- Rosedale subdivision1.7 mi SE
- Willowcrest subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Sunny Acres1.7 mi W
Questions about West Hills
Where is West Hills, MD?
West Hills is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.3 miles SE of Frederick.
What county is West Hills in?
West Hills is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of West Hills, MD?
The ZIP code for West Hills is 21702.
What is the nearest town to West Hills?
Frederick, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Hills?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Hills?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Hills?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in West Hills?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in West Hills?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Hills?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Hills have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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