Sharps, NC
Unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Sharps is a small unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It is 3.6 miles NE of Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27042.
Sharps at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rockingham County
- ZIP code
- 27042
- Nearest town
- Madison (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3642, -80.0286
Weather in Sharps now
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Sharps weather by the hour
Sharps weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharps.
This week in Sharps
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharps
What is the weather usually like in Sharps?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,205 mm
- 8.7 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharps: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANBURY, NC US (USC00312238), adjusted for the elevation of Sharps.
Sharps weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharps through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sharps?
Sharps 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sharps 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 Sharps
The closest live webcam is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 17.9 miles NE of Sharps.
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Map of Sharps, NC
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Other communities near Sharps
- Idol Park subdivision3.0 mi E
- Dillard4.5 mi NW
- Woodbine subdivision4.9 mi NE
- Ceramic5.1 mi SW
- Dodgetown6.2 mi NW
- Bailey Town7.1 mi SW
- Upper Sawra Town7.2 mi W
- Prestonville7.5 mi NW
- Stonewood Acres7.8 mi S
- Stokesburg8.5 mi SW
- Ayersville8.5 mi N
- Stone Mill Estates8.9 mi NE
- Buffalo9.1 mi N
- Rosebud9.4 mi SW
- Fulp9.8 mi SW
Questions about Sharps
Where is Sharps, NC?
Sharps is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina, 3.6 miles NE of Madison.
What county is Sharps in?
Sharps is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sharps, NC?
The ZIP code for Sharps is 27042.
What is the nearest town to Sharps?
Madison, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharps?
Yes. The closest is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 17.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharps?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharps?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sharps?
About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sharps?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sharps?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharps have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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