Joppa, NC
Unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina
Joppa is a small unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina. It is 7.0 miles NW of Sunbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27946.
Joppa at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gates County
- ZIP code
- 27946
- Nearest town
- Sunbury (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3550, -76.5603
Weather in Joppa now
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Joppa weather by the hour
Joppa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joppa.
This week in Joppa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joppa
What is the weather usually like in Joppa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 54.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,374 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joppa: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLACETON-LAKE DRUMMOND, VA US (USC00448837), adjusted for the elevation of Joppa.
Joppa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joppa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Joppa?
Joppa has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Joppa 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 Joppa
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 17.7 miles N of Joppa.
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Questions about Joppa
Where is Joppa, NC?
Joppa is an unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina, 7.0 miles NW of Sunbury.
What county is Joppa in?
Joppa is in Gates County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Joppa, NC?
The ZIP code for Joppa is 27946.
What is the nearest town to Joppa?
Sunbury, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joppa?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joppa?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Joppa?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Joppa?
About 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Joppa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Joppa?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joppa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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