Drum Hill, NC
Unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina
Drum Hill is a small unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina. It is 9.1 miles SE of Sunbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23438.
Drum Hill at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gates County
- ZIP code
- 23438
- Nearest town
- Sunbury (9.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5417, -76.7256
Weather in Drum Hill now
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Drum Hill weather by the hour
Drum Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drum Hill.
This week in Drum Hill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drum Hill
What is the weather usually like in Drum Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 4.1 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drum Hill: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOLLAND 1 E, VA US (USC00444044), adjusted for the elevation of Drum Hill.
Drum Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drum Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drum Hill?
Drum Hill has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 4.4 miles NE of Drum Hill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drum Hill.
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Questions about Drum Hill
Where is Drum Hill, NC?
Drum Hill is an unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina, 9.1 miles SE of Sunbury.
What county is Drum Hill in?
Drum Hill is in Gates County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Drum Hill, NC?
The ZIP code for Drum Hill is 23438.
What is the nearest town to Drum Hill?
Sunbury, 9.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drum Hill?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 4.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drum Hill?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Drum Hill?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Drum Hill?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Drum Hill?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drum Hill?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drum Hill have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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