Water Temperature of Big Hunting Creek in Thurmont, MD
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Station Name: BIG HUNTING CREEK NEAR THURMONT, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 978 feet / 298 meters
Nearest Address:
14038 Catoctin Hollow Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
Frederick County
GPS Coordinates: 39.6300833, -77.45527778
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Weather for Thurmont, Maryland
Current Weather

Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 44.4°F
Wind: ENE 5.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 61°F
L: 42°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Sun
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 56°F
L: 50°F

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 AM
Moonset: 11:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM5:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM11:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued October 9 at 11:55AM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 3:55 PM
Expires: Fri October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sub-freezing temperatures observed over a several hour duration could end the growing season.
Those with agricultural interests should protect sensitive vegetation.
Freeze Warning issued October 9 at 5:57PM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:57 PM
Expires: Fri October 10, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 5:57PM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:57 PM
Expires: Fri October 10, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 11:55AM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 3:55 PM
Expires: Fri October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley locations and sheltered areas will experience the coldest temperatures.
Those with agricultural interests should protect sensitive vegetation.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 AM
Moonset: 11:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM5:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM11:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 AM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:19 AM - 6:49 AM6:36 PM - 9:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:17 PM - 10:47 PM12:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 22.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 1:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 PM - 11:54 PM1:28 PM - 2:58 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 6:54 AM
Moonset: 2:48 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM8:38 PM - 11:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 7:51 AM
Moonset: 3:27 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:21 AM - 9:51 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:57 PM - 4:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5