Dover, NC
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Dover is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It is 4.7 miles SW of Star, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27247.
Dover at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 27247
- Nearest town
- Star (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4439, -79.7225
Weather in Dover now
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Dover weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover
What is the weather usually like in Dover?
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 Dover: 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 Dover.
Dover weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover
The closest live webcam is Southern Pines, 26.4 miles SE of Dover.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dover.
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Questions about Dover
Where is Dover, NC?
Dover is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina, 4.7 miles SW of Star.
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, NC?
The ZIP code for Dover is 27247.
What is the nearest town to Dover?
Star, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dover?
Yes. The closest is Southern Pines, 26.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dover?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dover?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Dover?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dover?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dover have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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