Water Temperature of Big Hunting Creek in Thurmont, MD
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:15 AM EDT
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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: 79%
Feels Like: 81.7°F
Wind: WNW 2.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 96°F
L: 75°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 71°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 88°F
L: 63°F

Sun
H: 83°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 26.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 138 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 PM
Moonset: 9:32 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM1:01 PM - 3:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 7:59PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:59 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 105 degrees for the Lower Susquehanna Valley. * WHERE...Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index will occur in the urban valley locations. Temperatures in the 70s overnight will provide little if any relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun. Extreme Heat can be life-threatening among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to the daytime heat, overnight low temperatures will also be very warm and oppressively muggy.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 7:59PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:59 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 105 degrees for the Lower Susquehanna Valley. * WHERE...Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index will occur in the urban valley locations. Temperatures in the 70s overnight will provide little if any relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun. Extreme Heat can be life-threatening among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to the daytime heat, overnight low temperatures will also be very warm and oppressively muggy.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 8:43PM EDT until June 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:43 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 5:23PM EDT until June 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 5:23 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke, Frederick VA, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 5:23PM EDT until June 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 5:23 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke, Frederick VA, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 20.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 130 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 PM
Moonset: 9:32 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM1:01 PM - 3:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 2:32 PM
Moonset: 10:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:17 AM - 5:47 AM2:02 PM - 4:32 PM
Minor Periods
9:49 PM - 11:19 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.2°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 3:29 PM
Moonset: 10:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:16 AM - 6:46 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM7:21 AM - 8:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 4:20 PM
Moonset: 11:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:09 AM - 7:39 AM3:50 PM - 6:20 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:33 AM - 10:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.1°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 5:06 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:57 AM - 8:27 AM4:36 PM - 7:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:42 AM - 11:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5