Red Bug, NC
Unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Red Bug is a small unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It is 0.6 miles SW of Shallotte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28470.
Red Bug at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Brunswick County
- ZIP code
- 28470
- Nearest town
- Shallotte (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.9808, -78.3744
Weather in Red Bug now
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Red Bug weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Bug.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Bug
What is the weather usually like in Red Bug?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 56.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,436 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Bug: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHALLOTTE AG, NC US (USC00317813), adjusted for the elevation of Red Bug.
Red Bug weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Bug through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Red Bug?
Red Bug 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Red Bug 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 Red Bug
The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 16.1 miles SW of Red Bug.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Bug.
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Questions about Red Bug
Where is Red Bug, NC?
Red Bug is an unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina, 0.6 miles SW of Shallotte.
What county is Red Bug in?
Red Bug is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Red Bug, NC?
The ZIP code for Red Bug is 28470.
What is the nearest town to Red Bug?
Shallotte, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Bug?
Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 16.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Bug?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Bug?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Red Bug?
About 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Red Bug?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Red Bug?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Bug have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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