Snowhill, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Snowhill is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 7.7 miles NW of Tabor City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28463.
Snowhill at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28463
- Nearest town
- Tabor City (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1036, -78.7539
Weather in Snowhill now
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Snowhill weather by the hour
Snowhill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snowhill.
This week in Snowhill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snowhill
What is the weather usually like in Snowhill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Snowhill: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Snowhill.
Snowhill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snowhill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Snowhill?
Snowhill 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Snowhill 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 Snowhill
The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 17.6 miles SE of Snowhill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Snowhill.
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Questions about Snowhill
Where is Snowhill, NC?
Snowhill is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 7.7 miles NW of Tabor City.
What county is Snowhill in?
Snowhill is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Snowhill, NC?
The ZIP code for Snowhill is 28463.
What is the nearest town to Snowhill?
Tabor City, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snowhill?
Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snowhill?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Snowhill?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Snowhill?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Snowhill?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snowhill?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snowhill have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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