Myrtle Head, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Myrtle Head is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 12.2 miles N of Lake Waccamaw, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28420.
Myrtle Head at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28420
- Nearest town
- Lake Waccamaw (12.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1425, -78.4989
Weather in Myrtle Head now
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Myrtle Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Myrtle Head.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Myrtle Head
What is the weather usually like in Myrtle Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Myrtle Head: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Myrtle Head.
Myrtle Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Myrtle Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Myrtle Head?
Myrtle Head has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Myrtle Head 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 Myrtle Head
The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 20.0 miles S of Myrtle Head.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Myrtle Head.
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Questions about Myrtle Head
Where is Myrtle Head, NC?
Myrtle Head is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 12.2 miles N of Lake Waccamaw.
What county is Myrtle Head in?
Myrtle Head is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Myrtle Head, NC?
The ZIP code for Myrtle Head is 28420.
What is the nearest town to Myrtle Head?
Lake Waccamaw, 12.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Myrtle Head?
Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Myrtle Head?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Myrtle Head?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Myrtle Head?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Myrtle Head?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Head?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Myrtle Head have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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