Shanghai, NC
Unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina
Shanghai is a small unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina. It is 2.6 miles S of Harrells, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28458.
Shanghai at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Sampson County
- ZIP code
- 28458
- Nearest town
- Harrells (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7650, -78.2078
Weather in Shanghai now
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Shanghai weather by the hour
Shanghai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shanghai.
This week in Shanghai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shanghai
What is the weather usually like in Shanghai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 55.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,419 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shanghai: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLARD 4 SW, NC US (USC00319423), adjusted for the elevation of Shanghai.
Shanghai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shanghai?
Shanghai 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 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 55.9 inches (1,419 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shanghai 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 Shanghai
The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 45.3 miles SE of Shanghai.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shanghai.
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Map of Shanghai, NC
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Questions about Shanghai
Where is Shanghai, NC?
Shanghai is an unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina, 2.6 miles S of Harrells.
What county is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shanghai, NC?
The ZIP code for Shanghai is 28458.
What is the nearest town to Shanghai?
Harrells, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shanghai?
Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 45.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shanghai?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shanghai?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Shanghai?
About 55.9 inches (1,419 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shanghai?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shanghai have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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