Homestead, NC
Unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina
Homestead is a small unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is 5.7 miles W of Mount Holly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28216.
Homestead at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gaston County
- ZIP code
- 28216
- Nearest town
- Mount Holly (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2833, -80.9133
Weather in Homestead now
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Homestead weather by the hour
Homestead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Homestead.
This week in Homestead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Homestead
What is the weather usually like in Homestead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Homestead: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (USW00013881), adjusted for the elevation of Homestead.
Homestead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Homestead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Homestead?
Homestead 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 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Homestead 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 Homestead
The closest live webcam is Charlotte, 6.5 miles SE of Homestead.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Homestead.
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Map of Homestead, NC
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Other communities near Homestead
- Toddville0.7 mi S
- Westchester subdivision1.3 mi S
- Paw Creek1.5 mi SW
- Woodford Green subdivision1.6 mi SW
- Town Park subdivision1.8 mi SW
- Westbourne subdivision1.8 mi N
- Lewis subdivision1.9 mi S
- Hoskins2.1 mi SE
- White Oak Park subdivision2.1 mi SW
- Firestone subdivision2.5 mi E
- Thomasboro subdivision2.5 mi SE
- Sunset Hills subdivision2.7 mi NE
- Woodlea subdivision3.1 mi W
- Enderly Park subdivision3.1 mi SE
- Spring Lake subdivision3.3 mi NE
Questions about Homestead
Where is Homestead, NC?
Homestead is an unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina, 5.7 miles W of Mount Holly.
What county is Homestead in?
Homestead is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Homestead, NC?
The ZIP code for Homestead is 28216.
What is the nearest town to Homestead?
Mount Holly, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Homestead?
Yes. The closest is Charlotte, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Homestead?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Homestead?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Homestead?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Homestead?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Homestead?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Homestead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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