Leon, NC
Unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Leon is a small unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It is 4.8 miles NE of Pink Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28508.
Leon at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Lenoir County
- ZIP code
- 28508
- Nearest town
- Pink Hill (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0289, -77.8203
Weather in Leon now
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Leon weather by the hour
Leon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leon.
This week in Leon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leon
What is the weather usually like in Leon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,320 mm
- 2.0 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leon: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARSAW 5 E, NC US (USC00319081), adjusted for the elevation of Leon.
Leon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leon?
Leon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leon 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 Leon
The closest live webcam is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 51.4 miles SE of Leon.
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- Westbrook Crossroads7.1 mi W
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- Summerlins Crossroads8.7 mi NW
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Questions about Leon
Where is Leon, NC?
Leon is an unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina, 4.8 miles NE of Pink Hill.
What county is Leon in?
Leon is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Leon, NC?
The ZIP code for Leon is 28508.
What is the nearest town to Leon?
Pink Hill, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leon?
Yes. The closest is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 51.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leon?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Leon?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Leon?
About 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Leon?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leon?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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