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Kitzmiller, Maryland Weather

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Kitzmiller weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Kitzmiller, MD
Saturday, July 4 at 7:15 PM
83
°
Overcast
Feels like
85°
Humidity
54%
Wind
9 mph
Sunrise
1:55 AM
Sunset
4:47 PM
Kitzmiller, MD
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastKitzmiller, MD: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 69 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit with a 35% chance of precipitation at 1 PM.
L 69°H 91°
Kitzmiller, MD
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    26%
    —
    92°70°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Light Drizzle
    35%
    0.02″
    91°69°-1°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Drizzle
    90%
    0.03″
    82°67°-9°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    59%
    —
    84°64°+2°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Showers
    20%
    0.01″
    76°63°-8°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    15%
    —
    87°62°+11°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    56%
    0.05″
    73°68°-14°
Kitzmiller, MD
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°60°80°100°6p12a6a12pnow 83°high 91°low 69°PRECIP %
Kitzmiller, MD
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
235° · backing 27°
Direction
SW
235°
Sustained
9
mph
Gust
18
mph
Peak 24h
23
avg 5
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 23 @ 7:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 236SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 27° from the sw.
Kitzmiller, MD
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
955.7
-0.5 mb in 3h · steady · 28.22 inHg
Now
955.7
mb
3h
-0.5
mb
12h
-1.2
mb
24h
-2.3
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 955–959
950955960965-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW958.6954.6955.6
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Kitzmiller, MD
Air quality
62
AQI
Moderate
↑+11 in 6h

AQI 62 (Moderate), driven by Ozone. AQI up 11 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). Ozone at AQI 43. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~77%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
7.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
8μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
90μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.5

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 43. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~77%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 43
UV peak
0.4 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 5

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 7.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.92
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Kitzmiller, MD
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
77.7mi
UNLIMITED
89 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
23:15 UTC · Kitzmiller, MD · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
23:15 UTC · Kitzmiller, MD · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Kitzmiller, MD
Satellite · infrared · animated
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Kitzmiller, MD
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:24 AM
Sunrise
1:55 AM
Daylight
14h 52m
Sunset
4:47 PM
Civil dusk
9:20 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Kitzmiller, MD
The moon
Waning Gibbous
78% illuminated
Moonrise
11:09 PM
Moonset
10:21 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Kitzmiller, MD
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Kitzmiller at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 11°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 12 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 21538

16-Day Forecast — Kitzmiller

  1. Sat92°70°26%
  2. Sun91°69°35%
  3. Mon82°67°90%
  4. Tue84°64°59%
  5. Wed76°63°20%
  6. Thu87°62°15%
  7. Fri73°68°56%
  8. Sat82°64°39%
  9. Sun75°61°29%
  10. Mon75°58°23%
  11. Tue79°55°18%
  12. Wed85°58°39%
  13. Thu85°62°42%
  14. Fri78°64°44%
  15. Sat80°68°42%
  16. Sun83°65°47%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Kitzmiller

SPC has placed Kitzmiller in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is Kitzmiller's warmest stretch (~71°F) and January its coldest (~28°F); precipitation crests in June at 4.6 inches and ebbs in November to 2.4 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January28°3.0″7
February30°2.6″6
March38°3.3″8
April49°3.7″9
May58°4.6″10
June66°4.6″9
July71°4.1″8
August69°3.5″7
September63°3.8″6
October51°2.9″6
November41°2.4″5
December33°2.9″7

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Kitzmiller sees 28°F Januarys and 71°F Julys, a 42°F range, plus around 41.4 inches of precipitation across 86 days.

Summer convection drives Kitzmiller's precipitation: June logs 4.6 inches on 8.6 rainy days, against November's 2.4 inches on 5.0 — warm-season storms carry Kitzmiller's moisture. That summer-storm rhythm groups Kitzmiller with places like Swanton, MD, Deer Park, MD and Bloomington, MD.

The cool-season window in Kitzmiller starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. In Kitzmiller, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Kitzmiller's frost date. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Kitzmiller and tender plants need cover. Within Kitzmiller, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Kitzmiller's local frost dates.

Similar climates: Swanton, MD, Deer Park, MD, Bloomington, MD, Luke, MD, Loch Lynn Heights, MD.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Kitzmiller?
Frost typically leaves Kitzmiller by mid-April and returns to Kitzmiller near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Kitzmiller?
Kitzmiller sees its heaviest rain in June (around 4.6 inches), part of roughly 41 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Kitzmiller?
July is Kitzmiller's warmest month, averaging about 71°F.
What is the coldest month in Kitzmiller?
Kitzmiller bottoms out in January, with a mean near 28°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Kitzmiller?
Kitzmiller's last frost (mid-April) cues hardy greens; in Kitzmiller, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Kitzmiller get?
Kitzmiller records around 86 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Kitzmiller?
Kitzmiller's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 28°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Kitzmiller?
Kitzmiller's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Kitzmiller?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Kitzmiller in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Kitzmiller?
Current conditions for Kitzmiller and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Kitzmiller forecast updated?
The Kitzmiller forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitzmiller?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Kitzmiller are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Kitzmiller?
The next few days in Kitzmiller's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Kitzmiller, Maryland has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 28°F, July about 71°F, 43°F between them.

Across the year, Kitzmiller collects about 41 inches of precipitation over roughly 86 days with measurable rain or snow.

Latitude 39.4°N gives Kitzmiller its 43°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Kitzmiller's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Kitzmiller

  • 21538

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.