Tar River, NC
Unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina
Tar River is a small unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina. It is 5.2 miles W of Stem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27581.
Tar River at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Granville County
- ZIP code
- 27581
- Nearest town
- Stem (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1997, -78.6297
Weather in Tar River now
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Tar River weather by the hour
Tar River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tar River.
This week in Tar River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tar River
What is the weather usually like in Tar River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,183 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tar River: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXFORD AG, NC US (USC00316510), adjusted for the elevation of Tar River.
Tar River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tar River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tar River?
Tar River 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 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Tar River 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 River
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 28.2 miles S of Tar River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tar River.
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Questions about Tar River
Where is Tar River, NC?
Tar River is an unincorporated community in Granville County, North Carolina, 5.2 miles W of Stem.
What county is Tar River in?
Tar River is in Granville County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Tar River, NC?
The ZIP code for Tar River is 27581.
What is the nearest town to Tar River?
Stem, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tar River?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 28.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tar River?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Tar River?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Tar River?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tar River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tar River?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tar River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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