Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is the second largest in the state.
Gaithersburg has it all. We’re home to an excitingly diverse population. Our businesses range from world renowned technology companies to family-owned service providers. We’ve preserved the charm of a bygone era in our Olde Towne commercial and residential areas, and we’re also home to the Kentlands, one of the first new urbanism neighborhoods, built in the early 1990’s. In our new urban communities you’ll find a mix of housing types in a pedestrian friendly environment, close to schools, shopping and other exciting diversions.
Further a field, Gaithersburg makes a great jumping off point to explore the nation’s capital. Washington is just 30 minutes away by car. Or better yet, use the world class Metro subway system that ends in Gaithersburg to travel throughout the D.C. metropolitan region. The surrounding Maryland and Virginia countryside offers many Civil War sites to explore. And where else will you find Atlantic beach resorts, the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley and the ski areas of Western Maryland and Pennsylvania, all within a three-hour drive.
Throughout the year, Gaithersburg sponsors many events. Every fall, the city comes alive with its annual Celebrate Gaithersburg Street Festival, an event which includes food, live music, amusements, arts and crafts, and more. Kids can enjoy games, interactive theatre, and demonstrations including a Health and Fitness Area featuring karate and tumbling demonstrations with speed and agility drills. Winter Lights, which takes place in December, is an extraordinary light display featuring more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays along a 3.5 mile drive through beautiful Seneca Creek State Park. In August, the city hosts the annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, the largest county fair in the State of Maryland. The week-long event includes lots of carnival rides, food, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages. The Shaker Forest Festival, a two-weekend event held in September, features exhibitors costumed in 18th Century garb, plenty of food, and a variety of family entertainment.
Gaithersburg is part of the Montgomery County Pulbic Schools system. Within Gaithersburg there are 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 3 high schools.
In addition to the public schools, there are a large selection of private schools available at all levels of education.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $359,600
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 57,934. Gaithersburg covers 10.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 508 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882
Area codes: 301, 240
Weather
Gaithersburg, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gaithersburg is 43.08 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.38 Inches.
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