Northwest, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Northwest now

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Northwest weather by the hour

Northwest weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Northwest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Northwest

What is the weather usually like in Northwest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°61°79°96°56°31°Jan59°34°Feb67°40°Mar75°49°Apr82°58°May88°66°Jun91°71°Jul89°69°Aug84°64°Sep76°51°Oct66°41°Nov59°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan3.8"Feb4.3"Mar3.3"Apr4.6"May5.6"Jun7.6"Jul8.1"Aug7.6"Sep4.6"Oct3.7"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORES CREEK NB, NC US (USC00315820), adjusted for the elevation of Northwest.

Northwest weather month by month

January
56° 31°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
59° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
67° 40°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
75° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
82° 58°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 66°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 71°F
7.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
89° 69°F
8.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
84° 64°F
7.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
76° 51°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
66° 41°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
59° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Northwest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:27 PM10 h 10 min
February6:55 AM5:57 PM11 h 1 min
March7:21 AM7:21 PM12 h 0 min
April6:39 AM7:45 PM13 h 5 min
May6:08 AM8:09 PM14 h 0 min
June5:58 AM8:27 PM14 h 29 min
July6:10 AM8:26 PM14 h 16 min
August6:32 AM8:01 PM13 h 28 min
September6:54 AM7:20 PM12 h 26 min
October7:16 AM6:39 PM11 h 22 min
November6:44 AM5:09 PM10 h 25 min
December7:10 AM5:05 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Northwest?

Northwest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Northwest is April–May and September–October. At 52 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 Northwest

What is the hottest month in Northwest?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Northwest?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Northwest?

About 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Northwest?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Northwest?

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

What climate does Northwest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Northwest in November?

Highs average 66°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Northwest?

Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Northwest weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Northwest.

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