Derby, NC
Unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina
Derby is a small unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina. It is 4.7 miles N of Jackson Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27281.
Derby at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Moore County
- ZIP code
- 27281
- Nearest town
- Jackson Springs (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1453, -79.6350
Weather in Derby now
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Derby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Derby.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Derby
What is the weather usually like in Derby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Derby: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON SPRINGS 5 WNW, NC US (USC00314464), adjusted for the elevation of Derby.
Derby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Derby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Derby?
Derby 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 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Derby 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 Derby
The closest live webcam is Southern Pines, 13.9 miles E of Derby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Derby.
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Questions about Derby
Where is Derby, NC?
Derby is an unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina, 4.7 miles N of Jackson Springs.
What county is Derby in?
Derby is in Moore County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Derby, NC?
The ZIP code for Derby is 27281.
What is the nearest town to Derby?
Jackson Springs, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Derby?
Yes. The closest is Southern Pines, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Derby?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Derby?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Derby?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Derby?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Derby?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Derby have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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