Starlight, NC
Unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina
Starlight is a small unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina. It is 5.5 miles W of Newton Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28366.
Starlight at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Sampson County
- ZIP code
- 28366
- Nearest town
- Newton Grove (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2664, -78.2586
Weather in Starlight now
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Starlight weather by the hour
Starlight weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Starlight.
This week in Starlight
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Starlight
What is the weather usually like in Starlight?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,296 mm
- 1.8 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Starlight: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTON 2 NE, NC US (USC00311881), adjusted for the elevation of Starlight.
Starlight weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Starlight through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Starlight?
Starlight has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Starlight 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 Starlight
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 41.5 miles NW of Starlight.
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- Suttentown4.1 mi S
- Suttontown4.5 mi S
- Skeeter Point6.2 mi SE
- Skeeter Point6.2 mi SE
- Overshot6.5 mi NW
- Hobbton7.5 mi SW
- McLamb Crossroads8.5 mi SW
- Giddensville9.1 mi S
- Strickland Crossroads9.3 mi NW
- Stevens Mill9.6 mi NE
- Rosin Hill9.7 mi SW
- Red Hill11.0 mi SW
- Whitley Place11.1 mi N
- Raynor Town11.1 mi NE
Questions about Starlight
Where is Starlight, NC?
Starlight is an unincorporated community in Sampson County, North Carolina, 5.5 miles W of Newton Grove.
What county is Starlight in?
Starlight is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Starlight, NC?
The ZIP code for Starlight is 28366.
What is the nearest town to Starlight?
Newton Grove, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Starlight?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 41.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Starlight?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Starlight?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Starlight?
About 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Starlight?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Starlight?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Starlight have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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