Whispering Pines, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Whispering Pines is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles SW of Thurmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21788.

Whispering Pines at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21788
Nearest town
Thurmont (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6342, -77.3975

Weather in Whispering Pines now

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Whispering Pines weather by the hour

Whispering Pines weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whispering Pines

What is the weather usually like in Whispering Pines?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°71°89°39°23°Jan42°24°Feb52°31°Mar65°42°Apr73°52°May80°60°Jun84°65°Jul81°63°Aug75°58°Sep65°46°Oct53°36°Nov43°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.4"Mar4.0"Apr4.9"May4.2"Jun3.7"Jul4.0"Aug5.3"Sep4.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATOCTIN MTN PARK, MD US (USC00181530), adjusted for the elevation of Whispering Pines.

Whispering Pines weather month by month

January
39° 23°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
42° 24°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
52° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
65° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
73° 52°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
65° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
43° 28°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Whispering Pines through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:11 PM9 h 44 min
February7:00 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:19 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:18 PM14 h 25 min
June5:39 AM8:40 PM15 h 0 min
July5:53 AM8:38 PM14 h 44 min
August6:20 AM8:07 PM13 h 46 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:18 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
November6:52 AM4:55 PM10 h 2 min
December7:21 AM4:47 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Whispering Pines?

Whispering Pines 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines

The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.0 miles NE of Whispering Pines.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whispering Pines.

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Questions about Whispering Pines

Where is Whispering Pines, MD?

Whispering Pines is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.1 miles SW of Thurmont.

What county is Whispering Pines in?

Whispering Pines is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Whispering Pines, MD?

The ZIP code for Whispering Pines is 21788.

What is the nearest town to Whispering Pines?

Thurmont, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whispering Pines?

Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whispering Pines?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Whispering Pines?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Whispering Pines?

About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Whispering Pines?

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

When is the best time to visit Whispering Pines?

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

What climate does Whispering Pines have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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