Dawson Crossroads, NC

Unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina

Dawson Crossroads is a small unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles E of Scotland Neck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27874.

Dawson Crossroads at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Halifax County
ZIP code
27874
Nearest town
Scotland Neck (6.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.1636, -77.5242

Weather in Dawson Crossroads now

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Dawson Crossroads weather by the hour

Dawson Crossroads weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson Crossroads

What is the weather usually like in Dawson Crossroads?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°50°29°Jan54°30°Feb61°36°Mar71°45°Apr78°55°May86°64°Jun89°68°Jul87°67°Aug82°60°Sep71°48°Oct61°38°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan2.9"Feb4.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.7"Jun6.0"Jul5.2"Aug5.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.6"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Dawson Crossroads: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, NC US (USC00314456), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson Crossroads.

Dawson Crossroads weather month by month

January
50° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
February
54° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
61° 36°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
71° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 67°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
71° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
53° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dawson Crossroads through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:20 PM10 h 1 min
February6:55 AM5:52 PM10 h 56 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:45 PM13 h 10 min
May6:02 AM8:10 PM14 h 8 min
June5:50 AM8:30 PM14 h 39 min
July6:03 AM8:28 PM14 h 25 min
August6:27 AM8:01 PM13 h 34 min
September6:51 AM7:18 PM12 h 27 min
October7:15 AM6:35 PM11 h 19 min
November6:45 AM5:03 PM10 h 17 min
December7:12 AM4:58 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Dawson Crossroads?

Dawson Crossroads 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dawson Crossroads 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 Dawson Crossroads

The closest live webcam is Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NB, 34.6 miles N of Dawson Crossroads.

Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NBunknown · 34.6 mi NOn Windy
Lawrenceville: US-58 - MM 392.1 - WBLawrenceville · 44.5 mi NWOn Windy
Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 46.1 mi NWOn Windy
Bracey: I-85 - MM 3.4 - NBBracey · 46.1 mi NWOn Windy
Washington › South-eastWashington · 50.2 mi SEOn Windy
South Hill: I-85 - MM 14.9 - SBSouth Hill · 51.3 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson Crossroads.

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Map of Dawson Crossroads, NC

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Questions about Dawson Crossroads

Where is Dawson Crossroads, NC?

Dawson Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles E of Scotland Neck.

What county is Dawson Crossroads in?

Dawson Crossroads is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Dawson Crossroads, NC?

The ZIP code for Dawson Crossroads is 27874.

What is the nearest town to Dawson Crossroads?

Scotland Neck, 6.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dawson Crossroads?

Yes. The closest is Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NB, 34.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dawson Crossroads?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Dawson Crossroads?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Dawson Crossroads?

About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Dawson Crossroads?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dawson Crossroads?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dawson Crossroads have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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