Purnell, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Purnell is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 4.1 miles SE of Wake Forest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27587.
Purnell at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27587
- Nearest town
- Wake Forest (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0119, -78.5536
Weather in Purnell now
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Purnell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purnell.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purnell
What is the weather usually like in Purnell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purnell: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FALLS LAKE, NC US (USC00312993), adjusted for the elevation of Purnell.
Purnell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purnell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purnell?
Purnell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Purnell 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 Purnell
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 15.7 miles S of Purnell.
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Questions about Purnell
Where is Purnell, NC?
Purnell is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 4.1 miles SE of Wake Forest.
What county is Purnell in?
Purnell is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Purnell, NC?
The ZIP code for Purnell is 27587.
What is the nearest town to Purnell?
Wake Forest, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purnell?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purnell?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Purnell?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Purnell?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Purnell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Purnell?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purnell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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