Guide, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Guide is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 9.0 miles W of Loris, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28463.
Guide at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28463
- Nearest town
- Loris (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0783, -78.7339
Weather in Guide now
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Guide weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Guide.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Guide
What is the weather usually like in Guide?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Guide: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Guide.
Guide weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Guide through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:11 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 Guide?
Guide has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Guide 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 Guide
The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 15.6 miles SE of Guide.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Guide.
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Questions about Guide
Where is Guide, NC?
Guide is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 9.0 miles W of Loris.
What county is Guide in?
Guide is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Guide, NC?
The ZIP code for Guide is 28463.
What is the nearest town to Guide?
Loris, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Guide?
Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 15.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Guide?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Guide?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Guide?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Guide?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Guide?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Guide have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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