Emerson, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Emerson is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles S of Tabor City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29545.
Emerson at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 29545
- Nearest town
- Tabor City (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1808, -78.8664
Weather in Emerson now
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Emerson weather by the hour
Emerson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerson.
This week in Emerson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerson
What is the weather usually like in Emerson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,292 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEVILLE 7 NW, NC US (USC00319357), adjusted for the elevation of Emerson.
Emerson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Emerson?
Emerson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Emerson 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 Emerson
The closest live webcam is Aynor: US 501 N @ Main St, 23.2 miles SW of Emerson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerson.
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Questions about Emerson
Where is Emerson, NC?
Emerson is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles S of Tabor City.
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, NC?
The ZIP code for Emerson is 29545.
What is the nearest town to Emerson?
Tabor City, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Emerson?
Yes. The closest is Aynor: US 501 N @ Main St, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Emerson?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerson?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Emerson?
About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Emerson?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Emerson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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