Putnam, NC
Unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina
Putnam is a small unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina. It is 6.4 miles W of Robbins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27259.
Putnam at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Moore County
- ZIP code
- 27259
- Nearest town
- Robbins (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4444, -79.4703
Weather in Putnam now
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Putnam weather by the hour
Putnam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Putnam.
This week in Putnam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Putnam
What is the weather usually like in Putnam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,214 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Putnam: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARTHAGE WTP, NC US (USC00311515), adjusted for the elevation of Putnam.
Putnam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Putnam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Putnam?
Putnam 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 (-1°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Putnam 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 Putnam
The closest live webcam is Southern Pines, 19.2 miles S of Putnam.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Putnam.
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Other communities near Putnam
- Haw Branch6.7 mi NE
- Zion Grove10.5 mi SW
- Zion Grove10.5 mi SW
- Jugtown11.0 mi NW
- Spies11.3 mi W
- Thomas Crossroads11.4 mi S
- West Philadelphia11.4 mi SW
- White Hill11.5 mi E
- Westcroft subdivision13.9 mi E
- West Lake Valley subdivision13.9 mi E
- Western Hills subdivision14.0 mi E
- Owls Nest subdivision14.1 mi E
- Dover14.2 mi W
- Wildwood subdivision14.3 mi E
- Westmore14.3 mi W
Questions about Putnam
Where is Putnam, NC?
Putnam is an unincorporated community in Moore County, North Carolina, 6.4 miles W of Robbins.
What county is Putnam in?
Putnam is in Moore County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Putnam, NC?
The ZIP code for Putnam is 27259.
What is the nearest town to Putnam?
Robbins, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Putnam?
Yes. The closest is Southern Pines, 19.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Putnam?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Putnam?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Putnam?
About 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Putnam?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Putnam?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Putnam have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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