Capella, NC
Unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina
Capella is a small unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina. It is 6.4 miles S of King, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27021.
Capella at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Stokes County
- ZIP code
- 27021
- Nearest town
- King (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3617, -80.3167
Weather in Capella now
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Capella weather by the hour
Capella weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capella.
This week in Capella
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capella
What is the weather usually like in Capella?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,200 mm
- 6.2 insnowfall per year · 16 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capella: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RURAL HALL, NC US (USC00317548), adjusted for the elevation of Capella.
Capella weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capella through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Capella?
Capella 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capella 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 Capella
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 27.6 miles NW of Capella.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capella.
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Questions about Capella
Where is Capella, NC?
Capella is an unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina, 6.4 miles S of King.
What county is Capella in?
Capella is in Stokes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Capella, NC?
The ZIP code for Capella is 27021.
What is the nearest town to Capella?
King, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capella?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 27.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capella?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Capella?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Capella?
About 47.2 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Capella?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capella?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capella have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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