Straits, NC
Unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina
Straits is a small unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles E of Gloucester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28528.
Straits at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Carteret County
- ZIP code
- 28528
- Nearest town
- Gloucester (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7289, -76.5714
Weather in Straits now
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Straits weather by the hour
Straits weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Straits.
This week in Straits
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Straits
What is the weather usually like in Straits?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 55.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,414 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Straits: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAUFORT MICHAEL J SMITH FLD, NC US (USW00093765), adjusted for the elevation of Straits.
Straits weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Straits through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Straits?
Straits has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Straits is April to June and 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 Straits
The closest live webcam is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 3.6 miles SW of Straits.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Straits.
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Other communities near Straits
- Straits Haven0.4 mi W
- Yucca Village2.8 mi N
- Yucca Village2.8 mi N
- Tusk3.2 mi E
- The Black Cat3.2 mi W
- Smyrna3.2 mi NE
- Otway3.3 mi N
- Lenoxville3.4 mi W
- Shell Landing subdivision3.5 mi W
- Steep Pines Fork4.4 mi W
- McDaniels subdivision4.8 mi W
- Williston5.6 mi NE
- The Haystacks subdivision7.8 mi W
- River Heights subdivision8.5 mi W
- Joslyn Trace subdivision8.6 mi W
Questions about Straits
Where is Straits, NC?
Straits is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles E of Gloucester.
What county is Straits in?
Straits is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Straits, NC?
The ZIP code for Straits is 28528.
What is the nearest town to Straits?
Gloucester, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Straits?
Yes. The closest is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Straits?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Straits?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Straits?
About 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Straits?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Straits?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Straits have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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