Tar Heel, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Tar Heel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tar Heel.
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What is the weather usually like in Tar Heel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tar Heel: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTOWN, NC US (USC00312732), adjusted for the elevation of Tar Heel.
Tar Heel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tar Heel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tar Heel?
Tar Heel has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Tar Heel is April–May and September–October. At 125 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Tar Heel
What is the hottest month in Tar Heel?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Tar Heel?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Tar Heel?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Tar Heel?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tar Heel?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tar Heel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Tar Heel in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Tar Heel?
Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:11 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Tar Heel weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Tar Heel.
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