Elon, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Elon now

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Elon weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elon.

This week in Elon

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elon

What is the weather usually like in Elon?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°78°96°52°30°Jan56°33°Feb64°39°Mar74°48°Apr80°57°May87°65°Jun91°69°Jul89°68°Aug83°62°Sep73°49°Oct63°38°Nov55°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.8"Apr3.4"May4.3"Jun4.6"Jul3.5"Aug4.4"Sep3.1"Oct3.3"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Elon: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON ALAMANCE AP, NC US (USW00093783), adjusted for the elevation of Elon.

Elon weather month by month

January
52° 30°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
56° 33°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
64° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 65°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 68°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 49°F
3.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
63° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Elon through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:28 PM10 h 1 min
February7:03 AM6:00 PM10 h 56 min
March7:27 AM7:26 PM11 h 59 min
April6:43 AM7:53 PM13 h 9 min
May6:10 AM8:18 PM14 h 8 min
June5:59 AM8:38 PM14 h 39 min
July6:11 AM8:36 PM14 h 25 min
August6:35 AM8:09 PM13 h 34 min
September6:59 AM7:26 PM12 h 27 min
October7:23 AM6:43 PM11 h 19 min
November6:53 AM5:11 PM10 h 18 min
December7:20 AM5:06 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Elon?

Elon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Elon 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.

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Questions about the weather in Elon

What is the hottest month in Elon?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Elon?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Elon?

About 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Elon?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Elon?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Elon have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Elon in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Elon?

Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:11 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Elon weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elon.

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