Hooker, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Hooker is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 5.3 miles W of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28623.
Hooker at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28623
- Nearest town
- Sparta (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5036, -81.0256
Weather in Hooker now
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Hooker weather by the hour
Hooker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hooker.
This week in Hooker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hooker
What is the weather usually like in Hooker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hooker: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 3.5 SSW, NC US (USC00318158), adjusted for the elevation of Hooker.
Hooker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hooker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hooker?
Hooker has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hooker is May–June and August–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 Hooker
The closest live webcam is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 10.8 miles NW of Hooker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hooker.
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Questions about Hooker
Where is Hooker, NC?
Hooker is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 5.3 miles W of Sparta.
What county is Hooker in?
Hooker is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hooker, NC?
The ZIP code for Hooker is 28623.
What is the nearest town to Hooker?
Sparta, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hooker?
Yes. The closest is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hooker?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Hooker?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Hooker?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hooker?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hooker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hooker have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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