Tarkey Tail, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Burke County, North Carolina
Tarkey Tail is a historical community (former settlement) in Burke County, North Carolina. It is 2.1 miles E of Morganton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28628.
Tarkey Tail at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Burke County
- ZIP code
- 28628
- Nearest town
- Morganton (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7300, -81.7353
Weather in Tarkey Tail now
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Tarkey Tail weather by the hour
Tarkey Tail weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tarkey Tail.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tarkey Tail
What is the weather usually like in Tarkey Tail?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,309 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tarkey Tail: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORGANTON, NC US (USC00315838), adjusted for the elevation of Tarkey Tail.
Tarkey Tail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tarkey Tail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tarkey Tail?
Tarkey Tail has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tarkey Tail 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 Tarkey Tail
The closest live webcam is Morganton, 2.9 miles E of Tarkey Tail.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tarkey Tail.
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Questions about Tarkey Tail
Where is Tarkey Tail, NC?
Tarkey Tail is a historical community (former settlement) in Burke County, North Carolina, 2.1 miles E of Morganton.
What county is Tarkey Tail in?
Tarkey Tail is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Tarkey Tail, NC?
The ZIP code for Tarkey Tail is 28628.
What is the nearest town to Tarkey Tail?
Morganton, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tarkey Tail?
Yes. The closest is Morganton, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tarkey Tail?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Tarkey Tail?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Tarkey Tail?
About 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tarkey Tail?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tarkey Tail?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tarkey Tail have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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