Murphy, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Murphy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murphy.
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What is the weather usually like in Murphy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,506 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murphy: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Murphy.
Murphy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Murphy?
Murphy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Murphy is April–May and September–October. At 1,604 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Murphy
What is the hottest month in Murphy?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Murphy?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Murphy?
About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Murphy?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murphy?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murphy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Murphy in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Murphy?
Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Murphy weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Murphy.
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