Masonboro, NC

Unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Masonboro is a small unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles NW of Wilmington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28409.

Masonboro at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
New Hanover County
ZIP code
28409
Nearest town
Wilmington (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.1792, -77.8478

Weather in Masonboro now

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Masonboro weather by the hour

Masonboro weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Masonboro.

This week in Masonboro

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Masonboro

What is the weather usually like in Masonboro?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°63°79°95°56°36°Jan59°38°Feb66°44°Mar74°51°Apr80°62°May87°69°Jun90°74°Jul89°72°Aug85°67°Sep76°56°Oct66°44°Nov60°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.6"Feb3.9"Mar3.7"Apr4.5"May5.4"Jun8.8"Jul8.5"Aug9.2"Sep5.5"Oct4.0"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Masonboro: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON 7 SE, NC US (USC00319461), adjusted for the elevation of Masonboro.

Masonboro weather month by month

January
56° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
59° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
66° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 51°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 69°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 74°F
8.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 72°F
8.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
85° 67°F
9.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
76° 56°F
5.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
66° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
60° 38°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Masonboro through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:26 PM10 h 10 min
February6:54 AM5:56 PM11 h 1 min
March7:20 AM7:20 PM12 h 0 min
April6:38 AM7:44 PM13 h 5 min
May6:07 AM8:07 PM13 h 59 min
June5:57 AM8:26 PM14 h 28 min
July6:09 AM8:25 PM14 h 15 min
August6:31 AM8:00 PM13 h 28 min
September6:53 AM7:19 PM12 h 26 min
October7:15 AM6:38 PM11 h 23 min
November6:43 AM5:08 PM10 h 25 min
December7:08 AM5:04 PM9 h 56 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Masonboro?

Masonboro 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 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Masonboro 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 Masonboro

The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 3.1 miles NE of Masonboro.

Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 3.1 mi NEOn Windy
Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 3.1 mi NEOn Windy
Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore DrLittle River · 49.2 mi SWOn Windy
North Myrtle BeachNorth Myrtle Beach · 49.4 mi SWOn Windy
Plantation Harbour: Sea Mountain Hwy @ Little River Bridgeunknown · 51.5 mi SWOn Windy
North Myrtle Beach: SC 31 @ MM 1.8 (Robert Edge)North Myrtle Beach · 54.1 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Masonboro.

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Questions about Masonboro

Where is Masonboro, NC?

Masonboro is an unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles NW of Wilmington.

What county is Masonboro in?

Masonboro is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Masonboro, NC?

The ZIP code for Masonboro is 28409.

What is the nearest town to Masonboro?

Wilmington, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Masonboro?

Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 3.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Masonboro?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Masonboro?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Masonboro?

About 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Masonboro?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Masonboro?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Masonboro have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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