Drake, NC
Unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina
Drake is a small unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina. It is 2.9 miles SW of Dortches, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27804.
Drake at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Nash County
- ZIP code
- 27804
- Nearest town
- Dortches (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0381, -77.8178
Weather in Drake now
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Drake weather by the hour
Drake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drake.
This week in Drake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drake
What is the weather usually like in Drake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKY MT 8 ESE, NC US (USC00317400), adjusted for the elevation of Drake.
Drake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drake?
Drake 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 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,233 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 Drake 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 Drake
The closest live webcam is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 42.3 miles NW of Drake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drake.
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Other communities near Drake
- Battleboro3.9 mi E
- Mobile City Trailer Park subdivision4.2 mi SE
- Swelton Heights subdivision5.0 mi S
- Woodridge subdivision5.4 mi S
- Phillips Crossroads5.6 mi E
- Salem5.8 mi NW
- Woodgreen subdivision6.2 mi S
- Westry6.9 mi SW
- Taylor Crossroads7.3 mi NE
- Regency Estates subdivision7.7 mi SW
- Regency Estates subdivision7.7 mi SW
- South Rocky Mount7.9 mi S
- Winwood subdivision8.2 mi SW
- Snells Crossroads8.3 mi SW
- Sun Valley subdivision8.9 mi SW
Questions about Drake
Where is Drake, NC?
Drake is an unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina, 2.9 miles SW of Dortches.
What county is Drake in?
Drake is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Drake, NC?
The ZIP code for Drake is 27804.
What is the nearest town to Drake?
Dortches, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drake?
Yes. The closest is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 42.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drake?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Drake?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Drake?
About 48.6 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Drake?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drake?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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