Downsville, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Alexander County, North Carolina
Downsville is a historical community (former settlement) in Alexander County, North Carolina. It is 5.5 miles SE of Bethlehem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28630.
Downsville at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alexander County
- ZIP code
- 28630
- Nearest town
- Bethlehem (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8811, -81.3614
Weather in Downsville now
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Downsville weather by the hour
Downsville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downsville.
This week in Downsville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downsville
What is the weather usually like in Downsville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Downsville: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HICKORY FAA AP, NC US (USW00003810), adjusted for the elevation of Downsville.
Downsville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Downsville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Downsville?
Downsville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Downsville 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 Downsville
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 0.5 miles SW of Downsville.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Downsville.
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Questions about Downsville
Where is Downsville, NC?
Downsville is a historical community (former settlement) in Alexander County, North Carolina, 5.5 miles SE of Bethlehem.
What county is Downsville in?
Downsville is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Downsville, NC?
The ZIP code for Downsville is 28630.
What is the nearest town to Downsville?
Bethlehem, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Downsville?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Downsville?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Downsville?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Downsville?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Downsville?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Downsville?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Downsville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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