Draco, NC
Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Draco is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is 4.1 miles W of Cedar Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28630.
Draco at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Caldwell County
- ZIP code
- 28630
- Nearest town
- Cedar Rock (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9431, -81.3856
Weather in Draco now
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Draco weather by the hour
Draco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Draco.
This week in Draco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Draco
What is the weather usually like in Draco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 4.1 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Draco: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LENOIR, NC US (USC00314938), adjusted for the elevation of Draco.
Draco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Draco 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 | 8:45 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:07 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 18 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Draco?
Draco 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Draco 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 Draco
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 4.6 miles S of Draco.
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Questions about Draco
Where is Draco, NC?
Draco is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina, 4.1 miles W of Cedar Rock.
What county is Draco in?
Draco is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Draco, NC?
The ZIP code for Draco is 28630.
What is the nearest town to Draco?
Cedar Rock, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Draco?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 4.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Draco?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Draco?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Draco?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Draco?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Draco?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Draco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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