Furches, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Furches is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 9.5 miles E of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28644.
Furches at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28644
- Nearest town
- Sparta (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4533, -81.2811
Weather in Furches now
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Furches weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Furches.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Furches
What is the weather usually like in Furches?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,490 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Furches: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRANSOU, NC US (USC00318694), adjusted for the elevation of Furches.
Furches weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Furches through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Furches?
Furches has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Furches is June to September. 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 Furches
The closest live webcam is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 13.7 miles NE of Furches.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Furches.
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Questions about Furches
Where is Furches, NC?
Furches is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 9.5 miles E of Sparta.
What county is Furches in?
Furches is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Furches, NC?
The ZIP code for Furches is 28644.
What is the nearest town to Furches?
Sparta, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Furches?
Yes. The closest is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Furches?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Furches?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Furches?
About 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Furches?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Furches?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Furches have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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