McDade, NC
Unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina
McDade is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina. It is 7.5 miles S of Efland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27231.
McDade at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 27231
- Nearest town
- Efland (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1892, -79.1708
Weather in McDade now
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McDade weather by the hour
McDade weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDade.
This week in McDade
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDade
What is the weather usually like in McDade?
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 McDade: 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 McDade.
McDade weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDade through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:59 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 25 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:10 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 McDade?
McDade 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 McDade 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 McDade
The closest live webcam is Chapel Hill › West, 20.1 miles S of McDade.
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Map of McDade, NC
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Other communities near McDade
- Walkers Landing subdivision2.9 mi S
- Just-A-Mere Landing subdivision2.9 mi SE
- Arrowhead subdivision3.2 mi SE
- Larry Hall subdivision4.2 mi E
- Laws4.5 mi NE
- Jordan Oak5.5 mi S
- Just Crossroads6.2 mi W
- Springcrest Meadows subdivision6.4 mi E
- Schley6.6 mi E
- Stagecoach Forest6.7 mi S
- Gordonton6.8 mi N
- Sunset Ridge subdivision6.9 mi SW
- Stagecoach Trail subdivision7.5 mi SW
- Wilkerson Acres subdivision7.5 mi SE
- Ridgeville7.7 mi N
Questions about McDade
Where is McDade, NC?
McDade is an unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina, 7.5 miles S of Efland.
What county is McDade in?
McDade is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of McDade, NC?
The ZIP code for McDade is 27231.
What is the nearest town to McDade?
Efland, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDade?
Yes. The closest is Chapel Hill › West, 20.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDade?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in McDade?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in McDade?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in McDade?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McDade?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDade have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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