Globe, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Globe is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles N of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28611.
Globe at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28611
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0461, -81.7083
Weather in Globe now
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Globe weather by the hour
Globe weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Globe.
This week in Globe
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Globe
What is the weather usually like in Globe?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 64.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,645 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Globe: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Globe.
Globe weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Globe through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Globe?
Globe has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 64.8 inches (1,645 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Globe 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 Globe
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 6.4 miles N of Globe.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Globe.
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Questions about Globe
Where is Globe, NC?
Globe is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles N of Blowing Rock.
What county is Globe in?
Globe is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Globe, NC?
The ZIP code for Globe is 28611.
What is the nearest town to Globe?
Blowing Rock, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Globe?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 6.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Globe?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Globe?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Globe?
About 64.8 inches (1,645 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Globe?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Globe?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Globe have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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