Dudley Shoals, NC
Unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina
Dudley Shoals is a small unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina. It is 5.3 miles SE of Bethlehem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28630.
Dudley Shoals at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alexander County
- ZIP code
- 28630
- Nearest town
- Bethlehem (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8636, -81.3767
Weather in Dudley Shoals now
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Dudley Shoals weather by the hour
Dudley Shoals weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dudley Shoals.
This week in Dudley Shoals
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dudley Shoals
What is the weather usually like in Dudley Shoals?
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 Dudley Shoals: 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 Dudley Shoals.
Dudley Shoals weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dudley Shoals through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 3 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 | 7:07 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 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 Dudley Shoals?
Dudley Shoals 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 Dudley Shoals 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 Dudley Shoals
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 1.1 miles NE of Dudley Shoals.
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Questions about Dudley Shoals
Where is Dudley Shoals, NC?
Dudley Shoals is an unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina, 5.3 miles SE of Bethlehem.
What county is Dudley Shoals in?
Dudley Shoals is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dudley Shoals, NC?
The ZIP code for Dudley Shoals is 28630.
What is the nearest town to Dudley Shoals?
Bethlehem, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dudley Shoals?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dudley Shoals?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dudley Shoals?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dudley Shoals?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dudley Shoals?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dudley Shoals?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dudley Shoals have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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