Whetstone, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Whetstone is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.5 miles E of Flower Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20886.
Whetstone at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20886
- Nearest town
- Flower Hill (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1681, -77.1944
Weather in Whetstone now
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Whetstone weather by the hour
Whetstone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whetstone.
This week in Whetstone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whetstone
What is the weather usually like in Whetstone?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,050 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whetstone: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Whetstone.
Whetstone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whetstone through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:19 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 Whetstone?
Whetstone has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Whetstone 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 Whetstone
The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 10.5 miles SE of Whetstone.
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Map of Whetstone, MD
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Other communities near Whetstone
- Nathans Hill0.5 mi SW
- Walkers Choice0.7 mi SW
- Stewart Town0.8 mi N
- Watkins Mill1.4 mi NW
- Emory Grove2.0 mi SE
- Prathertown2.0 mi N
- Seneca Park2.0 mi W
- Seneca Park2.0 mi W
- Observatory Heights subdivision2.1 mi S
- Metropolitan Grove2.1 mi SW
- Log Town2.2 mi S
- Plumgar2.2 mi W
- Orchard Pond subdivision2.2 mi SW
- Hadley Farms2.3 mi NE
- Dorsey Estates subdivision2.4 mi SW
Questions about Whetstone
Where is Whetstone, MD?
Whetstone is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.5 miles E of Flower Hill.
What county is Whetstone in?
Whetstone is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Whetstone, MD?
The ZIP code for Whetstone is 20886.
What is the nearest town to Whetstone?
Flower Hill, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whetstone?
Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whetstone?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Whetstone?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Whetstone?
About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Whetstone?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whetstone?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whetstone have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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