Smith, NC

Historical community (former settlement) in Rowan County, North Carolina

Smith is a historical community (former settlement) in Rowan County, North Carolina. It is 0.8 miles NE of Spencer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28159.

Smith at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Rowan County
ZIP code
28159, 28039
Nearest town
Spencer (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.6911, -80.4289

Weather in Smith now

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Smith weather by the hour

Smith weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smith.

This week in Smith

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smith

What is the weather usually like in Smith?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°50°29°Jan54°32°Feb62°38°Mar72°48°Apr78°56°May85°65°Jun88°69°Jul86°67°Aug80°60°Sep72°48°Oct61°37°Nov53°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.7"Apr3.4"May4.3"Jun4.6"Jul3.7"Aug3.8"Sep3.0"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Smith: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALISBURY, NC US (USC00317615), adjusted for the elevation of Smith.

Smith weather month by month

January
50° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
February
54° 32°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
62° 38°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
72° 48°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
78° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
85° 65°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
72° 48°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
61° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Smith through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:33 PM10 h 3 min
February7:06 AM6:04 PM10 h 57 min
March7:30 AM7:30 PM11 h 59 min
April6:47 AM7:56 PM13 h 9 min
May6:14 AM8:21 PM14 h 6 min
June6:03 AM8:40 PM14 h 36 min
July6:16 AM8:39 PM14 h 23 min
August6:39 AM8:12 PM13 h 33 min
September7:03 AM7:30 PM12 h 27 min
October7:27 AM6:47 PM11 h 20 min
November6:56 AM5:16 PM10 h 19 min
December7:22 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Smith?

Smith has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.7 inches (1,109 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Smith 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 Smith

The closest live webcam is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 30.7 miles SW of Smith.

Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake NormanCornelius · 30.7 mi SWOn Windy
Charlotte › West: Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte · 39.3 mi SWOn Windy
CharlotteCharlotte · 39.7 mi SWOn Windy
Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line)Charlotte · 49.4 mi SWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 N @ MM 90.5Pineville · 50.1 mi SWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 S @ MM 90Pineville · 50.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smith.

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Questions about Smith

Where is Smith, NC?

Smith is a historical community (former settlement) in Rowan County, North Carolina, 0.8 miles NE of Spencer.

What county is Smith in?

Smith is in Rowan County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Smith, NC?

The ZIP code for Smith is 28159.

What is the nearest town to Smith?

Spencer, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Smith?

Yes. The closest is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 30.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Smith?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Smith?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Smith?

About 43.7 inches (1,109 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Smith?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Smith?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Smith have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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