Emerald Shores, NC

Unincorporated community in Stanly County, North Carolina

Emerald Shores is a small unincorporated community in Stanly County, North Carolina. It is 2.1 miles SW of Norwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28128.

Emerald Shores at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Stanly County
ZIP code
28128
Nearest town
Norwood (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.2503, -80.0808

Weather in Emerald Shores now

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Emerald Shores weather by the hour

Emerald Shores weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerald Shores

What is the weather usually like in Emerald Shores?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°60°77°94°51°31°Jan55°33°Feb62°40°Mar71°48°Apr79°57°May85°66°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug81°62°Sep73°50°Oct62°40°Nov54°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr3.5"May4.7"Jun5.2"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.3"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBEMARLE, NC US (USC00310090), adjusted for the elevation of Emerald Shores.

Emerald Shores weather month by month

January
51° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
55° 33°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
62° 40°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
71° 48°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 50°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
54° 34°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Emerald Shores through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:32 PM10 h 5 min
February7:04 AM6:03 PM10 h 59 min
March7:29 AM7:29 PM11 h 59 min
April6:46 AM7:54 PM13 h 8 min
May6:14 AM8:18 PM14 h 4 min
June6:03 AM8:38 PM14 h 34 min
July6:15 AM8:36 PM14 h 20 min
August6:38 AM8:10 PM13 h 31 min
September7:02 AM7:28 PM12 h 26 min
October7:25 AM6:46 PM11 h 21 min
November6:54 AM5:15 PM10 h 21 min
December7:20 AM5:10 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Emerald Shores?

Emerald Shores has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores

The closest live webcam is Southern Pines, 39.2 miles E of Emerald Shores.

Southern PinesSouthern Pines · 39.2 mi EOn Windy
Charlotte › West: Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte · 39.8 mi WOn Windy
CharlotteCharlotte · 42.4 mi WOn Windy
Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake NormanCornelius · 47.8 mi WOn Windy
Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line)Charlotte · 49.1 mi WOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 N @ MM 90.5Pineville · 49.3 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerald Shores.

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Questions about Emerald Shores

Where is Emerald Shores, NC?

Emerald Shores is an unincorporated community in Stanly County, North Carolina, 2.1 miles SW of Norwood.

What county is Emerald Shores in?

Emerald Shores is in Stanly County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Emerald Shores, NC?

The ZIP code for Emerald Shores is 28128.

What is the nearest town to Emerald Shores?

Norwood, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Emerald Shores?

Yes. The closest is Southern Pines, 39.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Emerald Shores?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Emerald Shores?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Emerald Shores?

About 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Emerald Shores?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Emerald Shores?

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

What climate does Emerald Shores have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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