Sexton, NC
Unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina
Sexton is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles W of Marshall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28701.
Sexton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 28701
- Nearest town
- Marshall (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7975, -82.6144
Weather in Sexton now
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Sexton weather by the hour
Sexton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sexton.
This week in Sexton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sexton
What is the weather usually like in Sexton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,058 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sexton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHALL, NC US (USC00315356), adjusted for the elevation of Sexton.
Sexton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sexton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sexton?
Sexton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sexton is May–June 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 Sexton
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 16.0 miles E of Sexton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sexton.
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Questions about Sexton
Where is Sexton, NC?
Sexton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina, 3.5 miles W of Marshall.
What county is Sexton in?
Sexton is in Madison County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sexton, NC?
The ZIP code for Sexton is 28701.
What is the nearest town to Sexton?
Marshall, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sexton?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sexton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sexton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sexton?
About 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sexton?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sexton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sexton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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