Six Forks, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Six Forks is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 4.8 miles S of Raleigh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27615.
Six Forks at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27615
- Nearest town
- Raleigh (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9008, -78.6525
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Six Forks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Six Forks.
This week in Six Forks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Six Forks
What is the weather usually like in Six Forks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Six Forks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FALLS LAKE, NC US (USC00312993), adjusted for the elevation of Six Forks.
Six Forks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Six Forks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Six Forks?
Six Forks 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Six Forks 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 Six Forks
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 7.8 miles S of Six Forks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Six Forks.
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Other communities near Six Forks
- Six Forks0.0 mi N
- Village on the Green subdivision1.9 mi S
- Lynndale Estates subdivision2.3 mi S
- Valley Estates subdivision2.4 mi SW
- Six Forks subdivision2.6 mi S
- Six Forks subdivision2.6 mi S
- Wakeview subdivision2.7 mi SE
- Eden Forest subdivision2.7 mi SE
- Village Gate subdivision2.9 mi S
- Ridgeloch subdivision3.1 mi S
- Lambshire Downs subdivision3.2 mi SW
- Scarsdale subdivision3.4 mi S
- Scarsdale subdivision3.4 mi S
- Falls Church subdivision3.4 mi SE
- Yorkshire Downs subdivision3.6 mi S
Questions about Six Forks
Where is Six Forks, NC?
Six Forks is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 4.8 miles S of Raleigh.
What county is Six Forks in?
Six Forks is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Six Forks, NC?
The ZIP code for Six Forks is 27615.
What is the nearest town to Six Forks?
Raleigh, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Six Forks?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 7.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Six Forks?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Six Forks?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Six Forks?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Six Forks?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Six Forks?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Six Forks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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