Laws, NC
Unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina
Laws is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina. It is 11.4 miles S of Efland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27541.
Laws at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 27541
- Nearest town
- Efland (11.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2397, -79.1189
Weather in Laws now
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Laws weather by the hour
Laws weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Laws.
This week in Laws
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Laws
What is the weather usually like in Laws?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 8.8 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Laws: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YANCEYVILLE 4 SE, NC US (USC00319704), adjusted for the elevation of Laws.
Laws weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Laws through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Laws?
Laws 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Laws 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 Laws
The closest live webcam is Chapel Hill › West, 22.8 miles S of Laws.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Laws.
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Other communities near Laws
- Gordonton2.9 mi N
- Larry Hall subdivision4.1 mi S
- McDade4.5 mi SW
- Hurdle Mills4.6 mi NE
- Bushy Fork5.0 mi N
- Springcrest Meadows subdivision5.2 mi SE
- Ridgeville5.4 mi NW
- Arrowhead subdivision5.6 mi S
- Just-A-Mere Landing subdivision6.0 mi S
- Walkers Landing subdivision6.5 mi S
- Schley6.8 mi SE
- Frogsboro8.1 mi NW
- Cates8.3 mi NE
- Fieldstream subdivision8.8 mi SE
- Roseville9.0 mi NE
Questions about Laws
Where is Laws, NC?
Laws is an unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina, 11.4 miles S of Efland.
What county is Laws in?
Laws is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Laws, NC?
The ZIP code for Laws is 27541.
What is the nearest town to Laws?
Efland, 11.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Laws?
Yes. The closest is Chapel Hill › West, 22.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Laws?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Laws?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Laws?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Laws?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Laws?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Laws have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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