Nixons Beach, NC

Unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina

Nixons Beach is a small unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles W of Cape Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27932.

Nixons Beach at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Chowan County
ZIP code
27932
Nearest town
Cape Colony (6.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.0214, -76.4750

Weather in Nixons Beach now

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Nixons Beach weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nixons Beach

What is the weather usually like in Nixons Beach?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°45°62°78°94°52°34°Jan56°36°Feb63°42°Mar72°51°Apr79°59°May86°68°Jun89°72°Jul87°71°Aug82°65°Sep73°54°Oct63°44°Nov55°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.2"Feb4.0"Mar3.3"Apr3.7"May4.9"Jun6.0"Jul6.2"Aug5.6"Sep3.8"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDENTON, NC US (USC00312635), adjusted for the elevation of Nixons Beach.

Nixons Beach weather month by month

January
52° 34°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
56° 36°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
63° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
72° 51°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 59°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 72°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 71°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
82° 65°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
73° 54°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Nixons Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:16 PM10 h 2 min
February6:51 AM5:48 PM10 h 57 min
March7:14 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:40 PM13 h 9 min
May5:58 AM8:06 PM14 h 7 min
June5:47 AM8:25 PM14 h 38 min
July5:59 AM8:24 PM14 h 24 min
August6:23 AM7:57 PM13 h 34 min
September6:47 AM7:14 PM12 h 27 min
October7:11 AM6:31 PM11 h 19 min
November6:41 AM4:59 PM10 h 18 min
December7:07 AM4:54 PM9 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Nixons Beach?

Nixons Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Nixons Beach 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 Nixons Beach

The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 41.1 miles N of Nixons Beach.

Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley Stunknown · 41.1 mi NOn Windy
Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NBunknown · 43.1 mi NOn Windy
Washington › South-eastWashington · 46.5 mi SWOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 2 and Turlington Rdunknown · 46.9 mi NOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 3 and Carolina Rdunknown · 47.4 mi NOn Windy
Hillsdale: US-58 - MM 5.6 and Holland Rdunknown · 49.5 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nixons Beach.

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Questions about Nixons Beach

Where is Nixons Beach, NC?

Nixons Beach is an unincorporated community in Chowan County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles W of Cape Colony.

What county is Nixons Beach in?

Nixons Beach is in Chowan County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Nixons Beach, NC?

The ZIP code for Nixons Beach is 27932.

What is the nearest town to Nixons Beach?

Cape Colony, 6.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nixons Beach?

Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 41.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nixons Beach?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Nixons Beach?

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

How much does it rain in Nixons Beach?

About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Nixons Beach?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Nixons Beach?

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

What climate does Nixons Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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