Purlear, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Purlear is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 2.8 miles E of Millers Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28665.
Purlear at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28665
- Nearest town
- Millers Creek (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1819, -81.2844
Weather in Purlear now
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Purlear weather by the hour
Purlear weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purlear.
This week in Purlear
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purlear
What is the weather usually like in Purlear?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,333 mm
- 7.6 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purlear: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W KERR SCOTT RESV, NC US (USC00319555), adjusted for the elevation of Purlear.
Purlear weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purlear through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purlear?
Purlear 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Purlear 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 Purlear
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 0.0 miles NE of Purlear.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Purlear.
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Map of Purlear, NC
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Other communities near Purlear
- Staunton1.9 mi NW
- Wilbar4.4 mi N
- Cricket Park subdivision4.8 mi E
- Ready Branch4.8 mi SW
- Ready Branch4.8 mi SW
- Adley5.2 mi SE
- Stokes5.3 mi SE
- Rolling Pine Acres subdivision5.5 mi E
- Goulds6.3 mi SW
- Cosfort6.4 mi SW
- Robinet6.8 mi SE
- Westwood Hills subdivision6.9 mi SE
- Finley Park subdivision7.0 mi E
- Knollwood subdivision7.0 mi E
- Sunset Falls subdivision7.0 mi E
Questions about Purlear
Where is Purlear, NC?
Purlear is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 2.8 miles E of Millers Creek.
What county is Purlear in?
Purlear is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Purlear, NC?
The ZIP code for Purlear is 28665.
What is the nearest town to Purlear?
Millers Creek, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purlear?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 0.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purlear?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Purlear?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Purlear?
About 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Purlear?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purlear?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purlear have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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