Masontown, NC

Unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina

Masontown is a small unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is 2.8 miles S of Newport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28570.

Masontown at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Carteret County
ZIP code
28570
Nearest town
Newport (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.8114, -76.8869

Weather in Masontown now

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Masontown weather by the hour

Masontown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Masontown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Masontown

What is the weather usually like in Masontown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°45°61°76°92°54°34°Jan57°36°Feb63°41°Mar71°50°Apr78°59°May84°67°Jun87°71°Jul87°70°Aug82°65°Sep74°54°Oct65°43°Nov59°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan4.1"Feb3.7"Mar3.5"Apr3.2"May5.0"Jun6.0"Jul7.8"Aug9.6"Sep4.4"Oct4.8"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY WFO, NC US (USC00316096), adjusted for the elevation of Masontown.

Masontown weather month by month

January
54° 34°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
57° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
63° 41°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
71° 50°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
78° 59°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
84° 67°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 71°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 70°F
7.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
82° 65°F
9.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
74° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Masontown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM5:20 PM10 h 7 min
February6:51 AM5:51 PM11 h 0 min
March7:16 AM7:16 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:41 PM13 h 7 min
May6:02 AM8:05 PM14 h 2 min
June5:52 AM8:24 PM14 h 31 min
July6:04 AM8:22 PM14 h 18 min
August6:26 AM7:57 PM13 h 30 min
September6:49 AM7:15 PM12 h 26 min
October7:12 AM6:34 PM11 h 22 min
November6:40 AM5:03 PM10 h 23 min
December7:06 AM4:59 PM9 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in Masontown?

Masontown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 60.6 inches (1,540 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is May.

The best time to visit Masontown 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 Masontown

The closest live webcam is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 13.3 miles SW of Masontown.

Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing PierEmerald Isle · 13.3 mi SWOn Windy
Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville PointBeaufort · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy
Washington › South-eastWashington · 51.4 mi NOn Windy
Ocracoke › West: Teaches Hole ChannelOcracoke · 54.8 mi NEOn Windy
Ocracoke › North-west: Silver Lake HarborOcracoke · 55.2 mi NEOn Windy
Hyde County › North: Ocracoke Harbor Innunknown · 55.2 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Masontown

Where is Masontown, NC?

Masontown is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, 2.8 miles S of Newport.

What county is Masontown in?

Masontown is in Carteret County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Masontown, NC?

The ZIP code for Masontown is 28570.

What is the nearest town to Masontown?

Newport, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Masontown?

Yes. The closest is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 13.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Masontown?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Masontown?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Masontown?

About 60.6 inches (1,540 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Masontown?

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

When is the best time to visit Masontown?

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

What climate does Masontown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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