Tar Landing, NC

Unincorporated community in Onslow County, North Carolina

Tar Landing is a small unincorporated community in Onslow County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles SW of Southwest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28540.

Tar Landing at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Onslow County
ZIP code
28540
Nearest town
Southwest (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.7778, -77.4939

Weather in Tar Landing now

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Tar Landing weather by the hour

Tar Landing weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tar Landing.

This week in Tar Landing

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tar Landing

What is the weather usually like in Tar Landing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°61°78°95°56°32°Jan59°34°Feb66°40°Mar74°49°Apr81°58°May87°67°Jun90°71°Jul88°69°Aug84°64°Sep76°51°Oct67°41°Nov60°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.6"Feb4.1"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun6.9"Jul7.6"Aug7.9"Sep4.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSONVILLE EOC, NC US (USC00314471), adjusted for the elevation of Tar Landing.

Tar Landing weather month by month

January
56° 32°F
3.8 in of rain
February
59° 34°F
3.6 in of rain
March
66° 40°F
4.1 in of rain
April
74° 49°F
3.6 in of rain
May
81° 58°F
4.3 in of rain
June
87° 67°F
5.6 in of rain
July
90° 71°F
6.9 in of rain
August
88° 69°F
7.6 in of rain
September
84° 64°F
7.9 in of rain
October
76° 51°F
4.1 in of rain
November
67° 41°F
3.7 in of rain
December
60° 36°F
3.9 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Tar Landing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:23 PM10 h 8 min
February6:53 AM5:54 PM11 h 0 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:36 AM7:43 PM13 h 6 min
May6:05 AM8:07 PM14 h 2 min
June5:54 AM8:26 PM14 h 31 min
July6:06 AM8:25 PM14 h 18 min
August6:29 AM7:59 PM13 h 30 min
September6:51 AM7:18 PM12 h 26 min
October7:14 AM6:36 PM11 h 22 min
November6:42 AM5:06 PM10 h 23 min
December7:08 AM5:01 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Tar Landing?

Tar Landing has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Tar Landing 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 Tar Landing

The closest live webcam is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 27.4 miles E of Tar Landing.

Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing PierEmerald Isle · 27.4 mi EOn Windy
Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 43.5 mi SWOn Windy
Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 43.5 mi SWOn Windy
Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville PointBeaufort · 49.3 mi EOn Windy
Washington › South-eastWashington · 58.3 mi NEOn Windy
Ocracoke › West: Teaches Hole ChannelOcracoke · 88.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tar Landing.

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Questions about Tar Landing

Where is Tar Landing, NC?

Tar Landing is an unincorporated community in Onslow County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles SW of Southwest.

What county is Tar Landing in?

Tar Landing is in Onslow County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Tar Landing, NC?

The ZIP code for Tar Landing is 28540.

What is the nearest town to Tar Landing?

Southwest, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tar Landing?

Yes. The closest is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 27.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tar Landing?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Tar Landing?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Tar Landing?

About 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Tar Landing?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Tar Landing?

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

What climate does Tar Landing have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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