Hester, NC
Unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina
Hester is a small unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina. It is 3.1 miles S of Creedmoor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27581.
Hester at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Granville County
- ZIP code
- 27581
- Nearest town
- Creedmoor (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1700, -78.6728
Weather in Hester now
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Hester weather by the hour
Hester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hester.
This week in Hester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hester
What is the weather usually like in Hester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,183 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXFORD AG, NC US (USC00316510), adjusted for the elevation of Hester.
Hester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hester?
Hester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Hester 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 Hester
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 26.3 miles S of Hester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hester.
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Questions about Hester
Where is Hester, NC?
Hester is an unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina, 3.1 miles S of Creedmoor.
What county is Hester in?
Hester is in Granville County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hester, NC?
The ZIP code for Hester is 27581.
What is the nearest town to Hester?
Creedmoor, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hester?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 26.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hester?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Hester?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Hester?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Hester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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