Dorchester, NC
Unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Dorchester is a small unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It is 3.4 miles NE of Bethania, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27040.
Dorchester at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Forsyth County
- ZIP code
- 27040
- Nearest town
- Bethania (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1586, -80.3894
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather by the hour
Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,201 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorchester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PFAFFTOWN, NC US (USC00316686), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorchester?
Dorchester 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 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Dorchester 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 Dorchester
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 34.2 miles NW of Dorchester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester.
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- Pfafftown1.6 mi E
- Vienna1.6 mi SW
- River Ridge Run1.8 mi W
- Vienna Forest1.9 mi S
- Seward2.2 mi NE
- Seward2.2 mi NE
- Robin Hood Trace subdivision2.3 mi SW
- Dozier2.5 mi NW
- Robinhood Forest subdivision2.5 mi S
- Cutters Creek subdivision2.8 mi S
- Cinnamon Ridge4.0 mi SW
- Valley View4.0 mi E
- Mallard Lakes4.1 mi NE
- Eaglewood subdivision4.1 mi SW
Questions about Dorchester
Where is Dorchester, NC?
Dorchester is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina, 3.4 miles NE of Bethania.
What county is Dorchester in?
Dorchester is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester, NC?
The ZIP code for Dorchester is 27040.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester?
Bethania, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 34.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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