Prescott, NC
Unincorporated community in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Prescott is a small unincorporated community in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It is 5.3 miles NE of Aurora, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27821.
Prescott at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Beaufort County
- ZIP code
- 27821
- Nearest town
- Aurora (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2464, -76.8525
Weather in Prescott now
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Prescott weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prescott.
This week in Prescott
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prescott
What is the weather usually like in Prescott?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 58.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,493 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prescott: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAYBORO 3 SW, NC US (USC00310576), adjusted for the elevation of Prescott.
Prescott weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prescott through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Prescott?
Prescott has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prescott 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 Prescott
The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 23.5 miles NW of Prescott.
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Questions about Prescott
Where is Prescott, NC?
Prescott is an unincorporated community in Beaufort County, North Carolina, 5.3 miles NE of Aurora.
What county is Prescott in?
Prescott is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Prescott, NC?
The ZIP code for Prescott is 27821.
What is the nearest town to Prescott?
Aurora, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prescott?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prescott?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Prescott?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Prescott?
About 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Prescott?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prescott?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prescott have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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