Busick, NC

Unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina

Busick is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina. It is 9.6 miles S of Old Fort, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28749.

Busick at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
McDowell County
ZIP code
28749
Nearest town
Old Fort (9.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.7697, -82.1831

Weather in Busick now

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Busick weather by the hour

Busick weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Busick.

This week in Busick

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Busick

What is the weather usually like in Busick?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°35°51°68°84°45°23°Jan49°26°Feb56°32°Mar65°40°Apr71°48°May76°56°Jun79°59°Jul78°58°Aug73°52°Sep65°41°Oct56°31°Nov48°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.6"Feb5.3"Mar6.0"Apr5.9"May5.8"Jun5.8"Jul5.6"Aug6.0"Sep4.3"Oct4.5"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Busick: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CELO 2 S, NC US (USC00311624), adjusted for the elevation of Busick.

Busick weather month by month

January
45° 23°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
February
49° 26°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
56° 32°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
April
65° 40°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
71° 48°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
76° 56°F
5.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
79° 59°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
78° 58°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
73° 52°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 41°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 31°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
48° 26°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Busick through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:39 PM10 h 3 min
February7:13 AM6:11 PM10 h 57 min
March7:37 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:03 PM13 h 9 min
May6:21 AM8:28 PM14 h 6 min
June6:10 AM8:47 PM14 h 37 min
July6:22 AM8:46 PM14 h 23 min
August6:46 AM8:19 PM13 h 33 min
September7:10 AM7:37 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:54 PM11 h 20 min
November7:03 AM5:23 PM10 h 19 min
December7:30 AM5:17 PM9 h 47 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Busick?

Busick has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Busick is June to 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 Busick

The closest live webcam is Montreat › North, 4.6 miles W of Busick.

Montreat › NorthMontreat · 4.6 mi WOn Windy
Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North CarolinaPensacola · 8.8 mi NWOn Windy
Concord: mountain air country clubConcord · 11.2 mi NWOn Windy
Black MountainBlack Mountain · 13.0 mi SWOn Windy
Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney RockLake Lure · 23.6 mi SOn Windy
MorgantonMorganton · 27.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Busick.

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Questions about Busick

Where is Busick, NC?

Busick is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina, 9.6 miles S of Old Fort.

What county is Busick in?

Busick is in McDowell County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Busick, NC?

The ZIP code for Busick is 28749.

What is the nearest town to Busick?

Old Fort, 9.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Busick?

Yes. The closest is Montreat › North, 4.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Busick?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Busick?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Busick?

About 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Busick?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Busick?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Busick have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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