Powhatan, NC
Unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina
Powhatan is a small unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles NW of Clayton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27520.
Powhatan at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Johnston County
- ZIP code
- 27520
- Nearest town
- Clayton (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6136, -78.4178
Weather in Powhatan now
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Powhatan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Powhatan.
This week in Powhatan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powhatan
What is the weather usually like in Powhatan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,268 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Powhatan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLAYTON 3E, NC US (USC00311817), adjusted for the elevation of Powhatan.
Powhatan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Powhatan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Powhatan?
Powhatan 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Powhatan 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 Powhatan
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 16.7 miles NW of Powhatan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Powhatan.
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- Rollingwood subdivision3.4 mi NW
- Starmont subdivision4.0 mi NW
- Whitley Heights4.4 mi SE
- Archers Lodge6.0 mi N
- Westview6.1 mi SE
- Rose Manor6.6 mi SE
- Sunrise Acres6.8 mi SE
- West Smithfield6.9 mi SE
- Jordan7.3 mi NE
- Willow Springs7.5 mi SW
- Eden Woods subdivision8.4 mi SE
- Legend Hills subdivision8.4 mi NW
- Noble Hills subdivision8.5 mi SE
- Shotwell8.7 mi N
Questions about Powhatan
Where is Powhatan, NC?
Powhatan is an unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina, 3.5 miles NW of Clayton.
What county is Powhatan in?
Powhatan is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Powhatan, NC?
The ZIP code for Powhatan is 27520.
What is the nearest town to Powhatan?
Clayton, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Powhatan?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Powhatan?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Powhatan?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Powhatan?
About 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Powhatan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Powhatan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Powhatan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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