Pilot, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Pilot is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 4.7 miles SW of Zebulon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27597.
Pilot at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27597
- Nearest town
- Zebulon (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8847, -78.2653
Weather in Pilot now
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Pilot weather by the hour
Pilot weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pilot.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pilot
What is the weather usually like in Pilot?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 1.7 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pilot: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISBURG, NC US (USC00315123), adjusted for the elevation of Pilot.
Pilot weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pilot through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Pilot?
Pilot 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 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 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 Pilot 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 Pilot
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 20.8 miles W of Pilot.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pilot.
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Questions about Pilot
Where is Pilot, NC?
Pilot is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 4.7 miles SW of Zebulon.
What county is Pilot in?
Pilot is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Pilot, NC?
The ZIP code for Pilot is 27597.
What is the nearest town to Pilot?
Zebulon, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pilot?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 20.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pilot?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Pilot?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Pilot?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Pilot?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pilot?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pilot have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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