Chowan, NC
Unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan is a small unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina. It is 3.3 miles SW of Arrowhead Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27980.
Chowan at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Chowan County
- ZIP code
- 27980
- Nearest town
- Arrowhead Beach (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2664, -76.6681
Weather in Chowan now
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Chowan weather by the hour
Chowan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chowan.
This week in Chowan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chowan
What is the weather usually like in Chowan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,295 mm
- 2.3 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chowan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDENTON, NC US (USC00312635), adjusted for the elevation of Chowan.
Chowan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chowan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Chowan?
Chowan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chowan 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 Chowan
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 22.6 miles N of Chowan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Chowan.
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Questions about Chowan
Where is Chowan, NC?
Chowan is an unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina, 3.3 miles SW of Arrowhead Beach.
What county is Chowan in?
Chowan is in Chowan County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Chowan, NC?
The ZIP code for Chowan is 27980.
What is the nearest town to Chowan?
Arrowhead Beach, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Chowan?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Chowan?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Chowan?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Chowan?
About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Chowan?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chowan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chowan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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