Scotts, NC

Unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina

Scotts is a small unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina. It is 2.6 miles NW of Stony Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28678.

Scotts at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Alexander County
ZIP code
28678
Nearest town
Stony Point (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.8428, -81.0094

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Scotts weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotts

What is the weather usually like in Scotts?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°49°26°Jan53°28°Feb60°35°Mar70°44°Apr77°54°May84°62°Jun87°67°Jul85°65°Aug80°59°Sep71°46°Oct60°34°Nov52°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.2"Feb4.0"Mar4.1"Apr3.7"May4.3"Jun4.4"Jul4.9"Aug3.9"Sep3.2"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATESVILLE 2 NNE, NC US (USC00318292), adjusted for the elevation of Scotts.

Scotts weather month by month

January
49° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
February
53° 28°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
60° 35°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
70° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 54°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 65°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 59°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
52° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scotts through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:35 PM10 h 3 min
February7:09 AM6:06 PM10 h 57 min
March7:33 AM7:32 PM11 h 59 min
April6:49 AM7:58 PM13 h 9 min
May6:16 AM8:23 PM14 h 7 min
June6:05 AM8:43 PM14 h 37 min
July6:18 AM8:42 PM14 h 23 min
August6:41 AM8:15 PM13 h 33 min
September7:05 AM7:32 PM12 h 27 min
October7:29 AM6:49 PM11 h 20 min
November6:59 AM5:18 PM10 h 19 min
December7:25 AM5:13 PM9 h 47 min

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

What is the weather like in Scotts?

Scotts 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 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scotts 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 Scotts

The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 20.2 miles W of Scotts.

Granite Falls › NorthGranite Falls · 20.2 mi WOn Windy
Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake NormanCornelius · 27.7 mi SOn Windy
Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 28.0 mi NWOn Windy
MorgantonMorganton · 38.6 mi WOn Windy
Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage MillBessemer City · 41.5 mi SOn Windy
Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 42.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotts.

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Questions about Scotts

Where is Scotts, NC?

Scotts is an unincorporated community in Alexander County, North Carolina, 2.6 miles NW of Stony Point.

What county is Scotts in?

Scotts is in Alexander County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Scotts, NC?

The ZIP code for Scotts is 28678.

What is the nearest town to Scotts?

Stony Point, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotts?

Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 20.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotts?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Scotts?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Scotts?

About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Scotts?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scotts?

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

What climate does Scotts have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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