Samarcand, NC
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Samarcand is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles W of Candor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27242.
Samarcand at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 27242
- Nearest town
- Candor (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2994, -79.6847
Weather in Samarcand now
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Samarcand weather by the hour
Samarcand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Samarcand.
This week in Samarcand
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Samarcand
What is the weather usually like in Samarcand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Samarcand: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON SPRINGS 5 WNW, NC US (USC00314464), adjusted for the elevation of Samarcand.
Samarcand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Samarcand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Samarcand?
Samarcand 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 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 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 Samarcand 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 Samarcand
The closest live webcam is Southern Pines, 18.6 miles SE of Samarcand.
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Questions about Samarcand
Where is Samarcand, NC?
Samarcand is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles W of Candor.
What county is Samarcand in?
Samarcand is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Samarcand, NC?
The ZIP code for Samarcand is 27242.
What is the nearest town to Samarcand?
Candor, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Samarcand?
Yes. The closest is Southern Pines, 18.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Samarcand?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Samarcand?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Samarcand?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Samarcand?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Samarcand?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Samarcand have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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