Cowans Ford, NC
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Cowans Ford is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles W of Lowesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28031.
Cowans Ford at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 28031
- Nearest town
- Lowesville (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4267, -80.9569
Weather in Cowans Ford now
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Cowans Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowans Ford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowans Ford
What is the weather usually like in Cowans Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowans Ford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (USW00013881), adjusted for the elevation of Cowans Ford.
Cowans Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowans Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cowans Ford?
Cowans Ford 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 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford
The closest live webcam is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 4.2 miles NE of Cowans Ford.
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Questions about Cowans Ford
Where is Cowans Ford, NC?
Cowans Ford is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles W of Lowesville.
What county is Cowans Ford in?
Cowans Ford is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Cowans Ford, NC?
The ZIP code for Cowans Ford is 28031.
What is the nearest town to Cowans Ford?
Lowesville, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowans Ford?
Yes. The closest is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 4.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowans Ford?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowans Ford?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Cowans Ford?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cowans Ford?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowans Ford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowans Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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