Swain, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, North Carolina
Swain is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles S of Roper, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27970.
Swain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 27970
- Nearest town
- Roper (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9164, -76.6283
Weather in Swain now
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Swain weather by the hour
Swain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swain.
This week in Swain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swain
What is the weather usually like in Swain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 54.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,387 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLYMOUTH 5 E, NC US (USC00316853), adjusted for the elevation of Swain.
Swain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Swain?
Swain 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.6 inches (1,387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swain 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 Swain
The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 35.3 miles SW of Swain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swain.
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Questions about Swain
Where is Swain, NC?
Swain is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles S of Roper.
What county is Swain in?
Swain is in Washington County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Swain, NC?
The ZIP code for Swain is 27970.
What is the nearest town to Swain?
Roper, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swain?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 35.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swain?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Swain?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Swain?
About 54.6 inches (1,387 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Swain?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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