Ararat, NC
Unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina
Ararat is a small unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina. It is 5.0 miles E of Pilot Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27007.
Ararat at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Surry County
- ZIP code
- 27007
- Nearest town
- Pilot Mountain (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4039, -80.5608
Weather in Ararat now
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Ararat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ararat.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ararat
What is the weather usually like in Ararat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,282 mm
- 8.2 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ararat: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT AIRY 2 W, NC US (USC00315890), adjusted for the elevation of Ararat.
Ararat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ararat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ararat?
Ararat has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ararat is May–June and September–October. 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 Ararat
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 15.0 miles NW of Ararat.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ararat.
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Questions about Ararat
Where is Ararat, NC?
Ararat is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina, 5.0 miles E of Pilot Mountain.
What county is Ararat in?
Ararat is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ararat, NC?
The ZIP code for Ararat is 27007.
What is the nearest town to Ararat?
Pilot Mountain, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ararat?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ararat?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ararat?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ararat?
About 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ararat?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ararat?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ararat have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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