Stumpy Point, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Stumpy Point is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 11.3 miles NE of Wanchese, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27978.
Stumpy Point at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27978
- Nearest town
- Wanchese (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6983, -75.7408
Weather in Stumpy Point now
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Stumpy Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stumpy Point.
This week in Stumpy Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stumpy Point
What is the weather usually like in Stumpy Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,182 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stumpy Point: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANTEO AP, NC US (USW00013766), adjusted for the elevation of Stumpy Point.
Stumpy Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stumpy Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Stumpy Point?
Stumpy Point 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Stumpy Point is May–June 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 Stumpy Point
The closest live webcam is Hyde County › North: Ocracoke Harbor Inn, 42.8 miles S of Stumpy Point.
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Questions about Stumpy Point
Where is Stumpy Point, NC?
Stumpy Point is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 11.3 miles NE of Wanchese.
What county is Stumpy Point in?
Stumpy Point is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Stumpy Point, NC?
The ZIP code for Stumpy Point is 27978.
What is the nearest town to Stumpy Point?
Wanchese, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stumpy Point?
Yes. The closest is Hyde County › North: Ocracoke Harbor Inn, 42.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stumpy Point?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Stumpy Point?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Stumpy Point?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Stumpy Point?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stumpy Point?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stumpy Point have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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