Thankful, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Thankful is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 7.3 miles NE of Moravian Falls, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28606.
Thankful at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28606
- Nearest town
- Moravian Falls (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0461, -81.2917
Weather in Thankful now
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Thankful weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thankful.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thankful
What is the weather usually like in Thankful?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,333 mm
- 7.6 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thankful: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W KERR SCOTT RESV, NC US (USC00319555), adjusted for the elevation of Thankful.
Thankful weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thankful through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thankful?
Thankful 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thankful 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 Thankful
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 9.4 miles N of Thankful.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thankful.
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Questions about Thankful
Where is Thankful, NC?
Thankful is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 7.3 miles NE of Moravian Falls.
What county is Thankful in?
Thankful is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Thankful, NC?
The ZIP code for Thankful is 28606.
What is the nearest town to Thankful?
Moravian Falls, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thankful?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thankful?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Thankful?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Thankful?
About 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Thankful?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thankful?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thankful have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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