Sharp, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Iredell County, North Carolina
Sharp is a historical community (former settlement) in Iredell County, North Carolina. It is 5.0 miles NW of Love Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28660.
Sharp at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Iredell County
- ZIP code
- 28660
- Nearest town
- Love Valley (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9428, -80.9111
Weather in Sharp now
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Sharp weather by the hour
Sharp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharp.
This week in Sharp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharp
What is the weather usually like in Sharp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharp: 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 Sharp.
Sharp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sharp?
Sharp 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 Sharp 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 Sharp
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 26.0 miles W of Sharp.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharp.
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Questions about Sharp
Where is Sharp, NC?
Sharp is a historical community (former settlement) in Iredell County, North Carolina, 5.0 miles NW of Love Valley.
What county is Sharp in?
Sharp is in Iredell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sharp, NC?
The ZIP code for Sharp is 28660.
What is the nearest town to Sharp?
Love Valley, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharp?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 26.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharp?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharp?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sharp?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sharp?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sharp?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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