Dora, NC
Unincorporated community in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dora is a small unincorporated community in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It is 5.6 miles W of Belwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28168.
Dora at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Cleveland County
- ZIP code
- 28168
- Nearest town
- Belwood (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4978, -81.4289
Weather in Dora now
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Dora weather by the hour
Dora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dora.
This week in Dora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dora
What is the weather usually like in Dora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,286 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dora: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALE AG 2 SW, NC US (USC00318906), adjusted for the elevation of Dora.
Dora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dora?
Dora has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dora 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 Dora
The closest live webcam is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 16.8 miles SE of Dora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dora.
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Questions about Dora
Where is Dora, NC?
Dora is an unincorporated community in Cleveland County, North Carolina, 5.6 miles W of Belwood.
What county is Dora in?
Dora is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dora, NC?
The ZIP code for Dora is 28168.
What is the nearest town to Dora?
Belwood, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dora?
Yes. The closest is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 16.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dora?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dora?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dora?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dora?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dora?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dora have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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