Southwest, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Southwest now

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Southwest weather by the hour

Southwest weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Southwest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwest

What is the weather usually like in Southwest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°61°78°95°56°32°Jan59°34°Feb66°40°Mar74°49°Apr81°58°May87°67°Jun90°71°Jul88°69°Aug84°64°Sep76°51°Oct67°41°Nov60°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.6"Feb4.1"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun6.9"Jul7.6"Aug7.9"Sep4.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSONVILLE EOC, NC US (USC00314471), adjusted for the elevation of Southwest.

Southwest weather month by month

January
56° 32°F
3.8 in of rain
February
59° 34°F
3.6 in of rain
March
66° 40°F
4.1 in of rain
April
74° 49°F
3.6 in of rain
May
81° 58°F
4.3 in of rain
June
87° 67°F
5.6 in of rain
July
90° 71°F
6.9 in of rain
August
88° 69°F
7.6 in of rain
September
84° 64°F
7.9 in of rain
October
76° 51°F
4.1 in of rain
November
67° 41°F
3.7 in of rain
December
60° 36°F
3.9 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Southwest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:23 PM10 h 8 min
February6:53 AM5:54 PM11 h 0 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM12 h 0 min
April6:36 AM7:43 PM13 h 6 min
May6:05 AM8:07 PM14 h 2 min
June5:54 AM8:26 PM14 h 31 min
July6:06 AM8:25 PM14 h 18 min
August6:29 AM7:59 PM13 h 30 min
September6:51 AM7:18 PM12 h 26 min
October7:14 AM6:36 PM11 h 22 min
November6:42 AM5:06 PM10 h 23 min
December7:08 AM5:01 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Southwest?

Southwest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Southwest 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.

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Questions about the weather in Southwest

What is the hottest month in Southwest?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Southwest?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Southwest?

About 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Southwest?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Southwest?

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

What climate does Southwest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Southwest in November?

Highs average 67°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Southwest?

Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Southwest weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Southwest.

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