Bishop, NC
Unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Bishop is a small unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It is 3.4 miles NE of Leland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28451.
Bishop at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Brunswick County
- ZIP code
- 28451
- Nearest town
- Leland (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1789, -78.0853
Weather in Bishop now
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Bishop weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bishop.
This week in Bishop
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bishop
What is the weather usually like in Bishop?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 65.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,653 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bishop: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON 7 SE, NC US (USC00319461), adjusted for the elevation of Bishop.
Bishop weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bishop through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bishop?
Bishop has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bishop 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 Bishop
The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 16.3 miles E of Bishop.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bishop.
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Questions about Bishop
Where is Bishop, NC?
Bishop is an unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina, 3.4 miles NE of Leland.
What county is Bishop in?
Bishop is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bishop, NC?
The ZIP code for Bishop is 28451.
What is the nearest town to Bishop?
Leland, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bishop?
Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bishop?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Bishop?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Bishop?
About 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Bishop?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bishop?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bishop have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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