Westwood, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Westwood is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles SE of Linganore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21701.

Westwood at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21701
Nearest town
Linganore (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.4342, -77.3264

Weather in Westwood now

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Westwood weather by the hour

Westwood weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Westwood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westwood

What is the weather usually like in Westwood?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan48°29°Feb55°36°Mar69°45°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep69°47°Oct56°38°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul2.9"Aug5.8"Sep3.3"Oct2.7"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Westwood: 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 Westwood.

Westwood weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 59°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
56° 38°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Westwood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:11 PM9 h 45 min
February6:59 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:17 PM14 h 24 min
June5:40 AM8:39 PM14 h 59 min
July5:53 AM8:37 PM14 h 43 min
August6:20 AM8:06 PM13 h 45 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:18 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
November6:51 AM4:55 PM10 h 3 min
December7:20 AM4:48 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Westwood?

Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood

The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.1 miles N of Westwood.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westwood.

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Questions about Westwood

Where is Westwood, MD?

Westwood is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.0 miles SE of Linganore.

What county is Westwood in?

Westwood is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Westwood, MD?

The ZIP code for Westwood is 21701.

What is the nearest town to Westwood?

Linganore, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Westwood?

Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Westwood?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Westwood?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Westwood?

About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Westwood?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Westwood?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Westwood have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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