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Fairmount unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape etched by the gentle persistence of time and water. It lies 7.7 miles south-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of Hagerstown. The broad fields, often cloaked in the emerald blush of summer or the burnished gold of autumn, give way to woodlands where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in scattered, ephemeral pools, illuminating the moss-covered stones that edge forgotten pathways. The very air here seems to possess a particular clarity, carrying the distant lowing of cattle and the rustle of leaves, a quiet symphony of rural life. This is a place where the echoes of a simpler agrarian past still resonate, the soil itself holding the stories of generations who worked it. Though agriculture remains a cornerstone of Fairmount's identity, with produce often making its way to bustling local markets, the economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty. History buffs might find themselves drawn to the remnants of old farmsteads, their stone foundations speaking of resilience and enduring spirit, while the nearby waterways, reflecting the ever-changing sky, offer a constant, quiet reminder of nature's enduring presence.
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| Location | Fairmount, Frederick County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.537044°N, 77.593323°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21773, 21871 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairmount, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fairmount includes coordinates 39.537044°N, 77.593323°W, situated in Frederick County. ZIP code 21773, 21871. Telephone area code: 410, 443. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.