Rain Forest, NC

Unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina

Rain Forest is a small unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles E of Indian Trail, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28104.

Rain Forest at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Union County
ZIP code
28104
Nearest town
Indian Trail (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.0572, -80.7028

Weather in Rain Forest now

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Rain Forest weather by the hour

Rain Forest weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rain Forest.

This week in Rain Forest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rain Forest

What is the weather usually like in Rain Forest?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°62°79°96°53°32°Jan57°35°Feb64°41°Mar73°49°Apr80°57°May87°65°Jun91°69°Jul89°68°Aug83°62°Sep73°50°Oct63°40°Nov55°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.8"Feb3.2"Mar2.9"Apr2.9"May3.7"Jun3.6"Jul3.8"Aug3.2"Sep3.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.0"Dec

Best time to visit Rain Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE AP, NC US (USW00053872), adjusted for the elevation of Rain Forest.

Rain Forest weather month by month

January
53° 32°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
57° 35°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
64° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
73° 49°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
80° 57°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
91° 69°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 50°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
63° 40°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
55° 34°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rain Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:35 PM10 h 6 min
February7:07 AM6:06 PM10 h 59 min
March7:31 AM7:31 PM11 h 59 min
April6:48 AM7:56 PM13 h 7 min
May6:17 AM8:20 PM14 h 3 min
June6:06 AM8:39 PM14 h 33 min
July6:18 AM8:38 PM14 h 19 min
August6:41 AM8:12 PM13 h 31 min
September7:04 AM7:31 PM12 h 26 min
October7:27 AM6:49 PM11 h 21 min
November6:56 AM5:18 PM10 h 22 min
December7:22 AM5:13 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Rain Forest?

Rain Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (963 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Rain Forest 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 Rain Forest

The closest live webcam is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 11.0 miles NW of Rain Forest.

Charlotte › West: Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte · 11.0 mi NWOn Windy
CharlotteCharlotte · 13.2 mi NWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 N @ MM 90.5Pineville · 13.2 mi WOn Windy
Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line)Charlotte · 13.3 mi WOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 S @ MM 90Pineville · 13.5 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 89.2Carowood · 13.7 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 88.6Carowood · 14.0 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 87.8 (Gold Hill Rd Overpass)Carowood · 14.4 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 N @ MM 87.3Carowood · 14.4 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rain Forest.

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Map of Rain Forest, NC

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Questions about Rain Forest

Where is Rain Forest, NC?

Rain Forest is an unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles E of Indian Trail.

What county is Rain Forest in?

Rain Forest is in Union County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rain Forest, NC?

The ZIP code for Rain Forest is 28104.

What is the nearest town to Rain Forest?

Indian Trail, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rain Forest?

Yes. The closest is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 11.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rain Forest?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Rain Forest?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Rain Forest?

About 37.9 inches (963 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rain Forest?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rain Forest?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rain Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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