Red Mountain, NC
Unincorporated community in Durham County, North Carolina
Red Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Durham County, North Carolina. It is 1.0 miles SW of Rougemont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27572.
Red Mountain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Durham County
- ZIP code
- 27572
- Nearest town
- Rougemont (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2250, -78.9039
Weather in Red Mountain now
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Red Mountain weather by the hour
Red Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Mountain.
This week in Red Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Red Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,201 mm
- 3.4 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Mountain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROXBORO 7 ESE, NC US (USC00317516), adjusted for the elevation of Red Mountain.
Red Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Red Mountain?
Red Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Mountain 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 Mountain
The closest live webcam is Chapel Hill › West, 23.2 miles S of Red Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Mountain.
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Questions about Red Mountain
Where is Red Mountain, NC?
Red Mountain is an unincorporated community in Durham County, North Carolina, 1.0 miles SW of Rougemont.
What county is Red Mountain in?
Red Mountain is in Durham County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Red Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code for Red Mountain is 27572.
What is the nearest town to Red Mountain?
Rougemont, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Chapel Hill › West, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Mountain?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Mountain?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Red Mountain?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Red Mountain?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Mountain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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