Sugar Hill, NC

Unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina

Sugar Hill is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina. It is 4.2 miles NE of Glenwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28167.

Sugar Hill at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
McDowell County
ZIP code
28167
Nearest town
Glenwood (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.5844, -82.0425

Weather in Sugar Hill now

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Sugar Hill weather by the hour

Sugar Hill weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sugar Hill.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sugar Hill

What is the weather usually like in Sugar Hill?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°57°73°90°49°28°Jan53°31°Feb60°37°Mar70°46°Apr76°55°May82°63°Jun85°67°Jul84°66°Aug79°60°Sep70°48°Oct60°38°Nov51°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.7"Jan3.6"Feb4.3"Mar4.9"Apr5.3"May5.5"Jun5.1"Jul5.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.1"Oct4.2"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Sugar Hill: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARION, NC US (USC00315340), adjusted for the elevation of Sugar Hill.

Sugar Hill weather month by month

January
49° 28°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
53° 31°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
60° 37°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 55°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 63°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 67°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 66°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
70° 48°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 31°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sugar Hill through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:39 PM10 h 4 min
February7:13 AM6:11 PM10 h 58 min
March7:37 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:02 PM13 h 8 min
May6:21 AM8:27 PM14 h 5 min
June6:10 AM8:46 PM14 h 36 min
July6:22 AM8:45 PM14 h 22 min
August6:46 AM8:19 PM13 h 32 min
September7:09 AM7:36 PM12 h 27 min
October7:33 AM6:54 PM11 h 20 min
November7:02 AM5:22 PM10 h 20 min
December7:28 AM5:17 PM9 h 48 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Sugar Hill?

Sugar Hill has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 56.6 inches (1,437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill

The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 15.8 miles SW of Sugar Hill.

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Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4unknown · 29.7 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sugar Hill.

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Map of Sugar Hill, NC

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Questions about Sugar Hill

Where is Sugar Hill, NC?

Sugar Hill is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina, 4.2 miles NE of Glenwood.

What county is Sugar Hill in?

Sugar Hill is in McDowell County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sugar Hill, NC?

The ZIP code for Sugar Hill is 28167.

What is the nearest town to Sugar Hill?

Glenwood, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sugar Hill?

Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 15.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sugar Hill?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sugar Hill?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Sugar Hill?

About 56.6 inches (1,437 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Sugar Hill?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sugar Hill?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sugar Hill have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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