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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,496 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Southwest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 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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