Powells Crossing, NC

Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina

Powells Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 2.1 miles E of Chadbourn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28431.

Powells Crossing at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Columbus County
ZIP code
28431
Nearest town
Chadbourn (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.3339, -78.8606

Weather in Powells Crossing now

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Powells Crossing weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powells Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Powells Crossing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°61°78°95°55°32°Jan58°34°Feb65°40°Mar74°48°Apr81°58°May87°66°Jun90°69°Jul88°68°Aug83°63°Sep75°51°Oct65°40°Nov58°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.3"Feb3.7"Mar3.5"Apr4.2"May4.6"Jun5.3"Jul5.9"Aug6.6"Sep3.5"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEVILLE 7 NW, NC US (USC00319357), adjusted for the elevation of Powells Crossing.

Powells Crossing weather month by month

January
55° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
58° 34°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
65° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 58°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 68°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
83° 63°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
75° 51°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
58° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Powells Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:29 PM10 h 10 min
February6:58 AM6:00 PM11 h 1 min
March7:24 AM7:24 PM12 h 0 min
April6:42 AM7:48 PM13 h 5 min
May6:11 AM8:11 PM14 h 0 min
June6:01 AM8:30 PM14 h 29 min
July6:13 AM8:29 PM14 h 16 min
August6:35 AM8:04 PM13 h 28 min
September6:57 AM7:23 PM12 h 26 min
October7:19 AM6:42 PM11 h 22 min
November6:47 AM5:12 PM10 h 25 min
December7:12 AM5:08 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Powells Crossing?

Powells Crossing 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 32°F (-0°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Powells Crossing 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 Powells Crossing

The closest live webcam is South of the Border: I-95 N @ MM 198.3, 28.2 miles NW of Powells Crossing.

South of the Border: I-95 N @ MM 198.3South of the Border · 28.2 mi NWOn Windy
South of the Border: I-95 S @ MM 197.6South of the Border · 28.7 mi WOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 197Hamer · 28.9 mi WOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 196Hamer · 29.2 mi WOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 195.2Hamer · 29.3 mi WOn Windy
Selma: I-95 N @ MM 193.9Selma · 29.6 mi WOn Windy
Dillon: I-95 @ Exit 193Dillon · 30.1 mi WOn Windy
Aynor: US 501 N @ Main StAynor · 30.5 mi SWOn Windy
Selma: I-95 N @ MM 192.3Selma · 30.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Powells Crossing.

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Questions about Powells Crossing

Where is Powells Crossing, NC?

Powells Crossing is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 2.1 miles E of Chadbourn.

What county is Powells Crossing in?

Powells Crossing is in Columbus County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Powells Crossing, NC?

The ZIP code for Powells Crossing is 28431.

What is the nearest town to Powells Crossing?

Chadbourn, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Powells Crossing?

Yes. The closest is South of the Border: I-95 N @ MM 198.3, 28.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Powells Crossing?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Powells Crossing?

January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Powells Crossing?

About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Powells Crossing?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Powells Crossing?

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

What climate does Powells Crossing have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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