Shady Forest, NC

Unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina

Shady Forest is a small unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It is 0.9 miles N of Calabash, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28468.

Shady Forest at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Brunswick County
ZIP code
28468
Nearest town
Calabash (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
33.8878, -78.5506

Weather in Shady Forest now

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Shady Forest weather by the hour

Shady Forest weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shady Forest

What is the weather usually like in Shady Forest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°45°61°77°93°56°34°Jan58°36°Feb65°42°Mar73°50°Apr80°59°May85°68°Jun88°72°Jul87°71°Aug82°65°Sep74°53°Oct65°42°Nov59°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.6"Feb3.8"Mar3.4"Apr4.0"May5.2"Jun5.9"Jul7.4"Aug7.5"Sep5.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Shady Forest.

Shady Forest weather month by month

January
56° 34°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
58° 36°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
65° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
73° 50°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
80° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
85° 68°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 72°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
87° 71°F
7.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
82° 65°F
7.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
74° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 42°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
59° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shady Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:29 PM10 h 12 min
February6:57 AM5:59 PM11 h 2 min
March7:22 AM7:23 PM12 h 0 min
April6:41 AM7:46 PM13 h 4 min
May6:11 AM8:09 PM13 h 58 min
June6:01 AM8:28 PM14 h 26 min
July6:13 AM8:27 PM14 h 14 min
August6:34 AM8:02 PM13 h 27 min
September6:56 AM7:22 PM12 h 25 min
October7:18 AM6:41 PM11 h 23 min
November6:45 AM5:12 PM10 h 26 min
December7:10 AM5:08 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Shady Forest?

Shady Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Shady Forest 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 Shady Forest

The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 4.3 miles W of Shady Forest.

Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore DrLittle River · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
North Myrtle BeachNorth Myrtle Beach · 4.7 mi SWOn Windy
Plantation Harbour: Sea Mountain Hwy @ Little River Bridgeunknown · 6.6 mi WOn Windy
North Myrtle Beach: SC 31 @ MM 1.8 (Robert Edge)North Myrtle Beach · 9.1 mi WOn Windy
North Myrtle Beach › South: Barefoot Resort Bridge RoadNorth Myrtle Beach · 12.5 mi SWOn Windy
Myrtle Beach › South: North Beach Resort & VillasMyrtle Beach · 12.6 mi SWOn Windy
North Myrtle Beach: SC 31 S @ MM 6.9North Myrtle Beach · 13.3 mi SWOn Windy
Arcadian Shores: US 17 N @ SC 22Arcadian Shores · 14.5 mi SWOn Windy
Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24Hand · 15.6 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shady Forest.

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Questions about Shady Forest

Where is Shady Forest, NC?

Shady Forest is an unincorporated community in Brunswick County, North Carolina, 0.9 miles N of Calabash.

What county is Shady Forest in?

Shady Forest is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Shady Forest, NC?

The ZIP code for Shady Forest is 28468.

What is the nearest town to Shady Forest?

Calabash, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shady Forest?

Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 4.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shady Forest?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Shady Forest?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Shady Forest?

About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Shady Forest?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shady Forest?

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

What climate does Shady Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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