Kearney, NC
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina
Kearney is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina. It is 8.9 miles S of Louisburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27549.
Kearney at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 27549
- Nearest town
- Louisburg (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2244, -78.2736
Weather in Kearney now
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Kearney weather by the hour
Kearney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kearney.
This week in Kearney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kearney
What is the weather usually like in Kearney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 1.7 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kearney: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISBURG, NC US (USC00315123), adjusted for the elevation of Kearney.
Kearney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kearney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kearney?
Kearney 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 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kearney 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 Kearney
The closest live webcam is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 25.2 miles N of Kearney.
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Questions about Kearney
Where is Kearney, NC?
Kearney is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina, 8.9 miles S of Louisburg.
What county is Kearney in?
Kearney is in Franklin County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Kearney, NC?
The ZIP code for Kearney is 27549.
What is the nearest town to Kearney?
Louisburg, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kearney?
Yes. The closest is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 25.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kearney?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Kearney?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Kearney?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Kearney?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kearney?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kearney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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