Wolfs Den, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Wolfs Den is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.6 miles SW of Woodsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21757.

Wolfs Den at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21757
Nearest town
Woodsboro (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.5733, -77.2639

Weather in Wolfs Den now

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Wolfs Den weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Wolfs Den?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°40°22°Jan43°23°Feb52°30°Mar64°40°Apr72°51°May81°60°Jun85°64°Jul84°62°Aug77°55°Sep66°44°Oct54°33°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.6"Feb4.2"Mar3.9"Apr4.3"May4.3"Jun4.3"Jul3.5"Aug5.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Wolfs Den.

Wolfs Den weather month by month

January
40° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
February
43° 23°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
March
52° 30°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
64° 40°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
72° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 55°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
66° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wolfs Den through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:10 PM9 h 44 min
February6:59 AM5:46 PM10 h 47 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:17 PM14 h 24 min
June5:39 AM8:39 PM15 h 0 min
July5:52 AM8:37 PM14 h 44 min
August6:20 AM8:06 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 3 min
December7:20 AM4:47 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Wolfs Den?

Wolfs Den has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wolfs Den 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 Wolfs Den

The closest live webcam is Freedom Township, 10.7 miles N of Wolfs Den.

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Questions about Wolfs Den

Where is Wolfs Den, MD?

Wolfs Den is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.6 miles SW of Woodsboro.

What county is Wolfs Den in?

Wolfs Den is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Wolfs Den, MD?

The ZIP code for Wolfs Den is 21757.

What is the nearest town to Wolfs Den?

Woodsboro, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wolfs Den?

Yes. The closest is Freedom Township, 10.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wolfs Den?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Wolfs Den?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Wolfs Den?

About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Wolfs Den?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wolfs Den?

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

What climate does Wolfs Den have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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