Sheephead Rock, NC
Unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Sheephead Rock is a small unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It is 4.1 miles N of Kure Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28449.
Sheephead Rock at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- New Hanover County
- ZIP code
- 28449
- Nearest town
- Kure Beach (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.9400, -77.9139
Weather in Sheephead Rock now
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Sheephead Rock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheephead Rock.
This week in Sheephead Rock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheephead Rock
What is the weather usually like in Sheephead Rock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 54.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,388 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheephead Rock: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTHPORT 5 N, NC US (USC00318113), adjusted for the elevation of Sheephead Rock.
Sheephead Rock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheephead Rock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sheephead Rock?
Sheephead Rock has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Sheephead Rock is April–May and October–November. 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 Sheephead Rock
The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht Club, 19.2 miles N of Sheephead Rock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheephead Rock.
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Questions about Sheephead Rock
Where is Sheephead Rock, NC?
Sheephead Rock is an unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, 4.1 miles N of Kure Beach.
What county is Sheephead Rock in?
Sheephead Rock is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sheephead Rock, NC?
The ZIP code for Sheephead Rock is 28449.
What is the nearest town to Sheephead Rock?
Kure Beach, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheephead Rock?
Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht Club, 19.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheephead Rock?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheephead Rock?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sheephead Rock?
About 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sheephead Rock?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sheephead Rock?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheephead Rock have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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