Poplar, NC
Unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Poplar is a small unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It is 5.5 miles NW of Banner Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Poplar at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Mitchell County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Banner Hill (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0725, -82.3433
Weather in Poplar now
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Poplar weather by the hour
Poplar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar.
This week in Poplar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar
What is the weather usually like in Poplar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,194 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poplar: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ERWIN 1 W, TN US (USC00402934), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar.
Poplar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Poplar?
Poplar has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Poplar is May–June 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 Poplar
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 14.1 miles S of Poplar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar.
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Questions about Poplar
Where is Poplar, NC?
Poplar is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 5.5 miles NW of Banner Hill.
What county is Poplar in?
Poplar is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar, NC?
The ZIP code for Poplar is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Poplar?
Banner Hill, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poplar?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poplar?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Poplar?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Poplar?
About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Poplar?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Poplar?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poplar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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