Startown, NC
Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina
Startown is a small unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is 2.4 miles NE of Newton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28658.
Startown at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Catawba County
- ZIP code
- 28658
- Nearest town
- Newton (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6450, -81.2694
Weather in Startown now
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Startown weather by the hour
Startown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Startown.
This week in Startown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Startown
What is the weather usually like in Startown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,184 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Startown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATAWBA 5 SW, NC US (USC00311578), adjusted for the elevation of Startown.
Startown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Startown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Startown?
Startown 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Startown 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 Startown
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 17.0 miles N of Startown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Startown.
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Questions about Startown
Where is Startown, NC?
Startown is an unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, 2.4 miles NE of Newton.
What county is Startown in?
Startown is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Startown, NC?
The ZIP code for Startown is 28658.
What is the nearest town to Startown?
Newton, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Startown?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Startown?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Startown?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Startown?
About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Startown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Startown?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Startown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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