Bessemer, NC
Unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina
Bessemer is a small unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is 4.6 miles W of Greensboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27401.
Bessemer at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Guilford County
- ZIP code
- 27401
- Nearest town
- Greensboro (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0836, -79.7431
Weather in Bessemer now
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Bessemer weather by the hour
Bessemer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessemer.
This week in Bessemer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessemer
What is the weather usually like in Bessemer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,166 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bessemer: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENSBORO WTP, NC US (USC00313625), adjusted for the elevation of Bessemer.
Bessemer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bessemer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bessemer?
Bessemer has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bessemer 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 Bessemer
The closest live webcam is Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 35.3 miles NE of Bessemer.
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Map of Bessemer, NC
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Other communities near Bessemer
- Scott Park1.3 mi W
- Nocho Park2.0 mi SW
- Cumberland subdivision2.3 mi W
- White Oak2.3 mi NW
- Revolution2.3 mi NW
- Revolution2.3 mi NW
- Dudley Heights subdivision2.4 mi SW
- Rankin2.6 mi NW
- O Henry Oaks subdivision2.6 mi NW
- Fisher Park2.7 mi W
- McAdoo Heights2.7 mi NW
- Englewood Forest subdivision3.0 mi S
- Irving Park3.2 mi W
- Latham Park3.3 mi W
- Summit Hills subdivision3.3 mi N
Questions about Bessemer
Where is Bessemer, NC?
Bessemer is an unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina, 4.6 miles W of Greensboro.
What county is Bessemer in?
Bessemer is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bessemer, NC?
The ZIP code for Bessemer is 27401.
What is the nearest town to Bessemer?
Greensboro, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bessemer?
Yes. The closest is Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 35.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bessemer?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bessemer?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Bessemer?
About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bessemer?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bessemer?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bessemer have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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