Amelia, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Amelia is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 5.4 miles SE of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28675.
Amelia at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28675
- Nearest town
- Sparta (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5425, -81.2033
Weather in Amelia now
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Amelia weather by the hour
Amelia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amelia.
This week in Amelia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amelia
What is the weather usually like in Amelia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Amelia: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 3.5 SSW, NC US (USC00318158), adjusted for the elevation of Amelia.
Amelia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amelia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Amelia?
Amelia has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amelia is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Amelia
The closest live webcam is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 6.2 miles NE of Amelia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amelia.
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Questions about Amelia
Where is Amelia, NC?
Amelia is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 5.4 miles SE of Sparta.
What county is Amelia in?
Amelia is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Amelia, NC?
The ZIP code for Amelia is 28675.
What is the nearest town to Amelia?
Sparta, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amelia?
Yes. The closest is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amelia?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Amelia?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Amelia?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Amelia?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amelia?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amelia have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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