Stearns, NC
Unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina
Stearns is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina. It is 1.5 miles S of Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28773.
Stearns at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 28773
- Nearest town
- Columbus (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2725, -82.2164
Weather in Stearns now
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Stearns weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stearns.
This week in Stearns
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stearns
What is the weather usually like in Stearns?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 64.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,635 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stearns: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRYON, NC US (USC00318744), adjusted for the elevation of Stearns.
Stearns weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stearns through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Stearns?
Stearns has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Stearns 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 Stearns
The closest live webcam is Columbus, 4.8 miles SE of Stearns.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stearns.
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Questions about Stearns
Where is Stearns, NC?
Stearns is an unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina, 1.5 miles S of Columbus.
What county is Stearns in?
Stearns is in Polk County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Stearns, NC?
The ZIP code for Stearns is 28773.
What is the nearest town to Stearns?
Columbus, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stearns?
Yes. The closest is Columbus, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stearns?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Stearns?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Stearns?
About 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Stearns?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stearns?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stearns have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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