Lester, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Lester is a historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 8.3 miles SE of Mulberry, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28649.
Lester at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28649
- Nearest town
- Mulberry (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3236, -81.2519
Weather in Lester now
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Lester weather by the hour
Lester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lester.
This week in Lester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lester
What is the weather usually like in Lester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,490 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lester: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRANSOU, NC US (USC00318694), adjusted for the elevation of Lester.
Lester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lester?
Lester has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Lester is June to 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 Lester
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 9.9 miles S of Lester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lester.
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Questions about Lester
Where is Lester, NC?
Lester is a historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 8.3 miles SE of Mulberry.
What county is Lester in?
Lester is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Lester, NC?
The ZIP code for Lester is 28649.
What is the nearest town to Lester?
Mulberry, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lester?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lester?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Lester?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Lester?
About 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Lester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lester?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lester have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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