Austin, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Austin is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 6.7 miles SE of Pleasant Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28685.
Austin at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28685
- Nearest town
- Pleasant Hill (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3236, -80.9772
Weather in Austin now
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Austin weather by the hour
Austin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Austin.
This week in Austin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Austin
What is the weather usually like in Austin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,245 mm
- 3.0 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Austin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKIN, NC US (USC00312740), adjusted for the elevation of Austin.
Austin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Austin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Austin?
Austin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Austin is April–May 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 Austin
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 19.7 miles SW of Austin.
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Questions about Austin
Where is Austin, NC?
Austin is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 6.7 miles SE of Pleasant Hill.
What county is Austin in?
Austin is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Austin, NC?
The ZIP code for Austin is 28685.
What is the nearest town to Austin?
Pleasant Hill, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Austin?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Austin?
About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Austin?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Austin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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