Thompson, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Wake County, North Carolina
Thompson is a historical community (former settlement) in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 5.1 miles NE of Raleigh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27607.
Thompson at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27607
- Nearest town
- Raleigh (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7900, -78.7150
Weather in Thompson now
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Thompson weather by the hour
Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompson.
This week in Thompson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompson
What is the weather usually like in Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RALEIGH STATE UNIV, NC US (USC00317079), adjusted for the elevation of Thompson.
Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thompson?
Thompson 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 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thompson 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 Thompson
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 4.3 miles E of Thompson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thompson.
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- Western Park subdivision0.1 mi SE
- Method1.3 mi E
- Asbury1.3 mi W
- Hinton subdivision1.5 mi SE
- Roylene Acres subdivision1.6 mi SW
- Wynnewood subdivision1.7 mi SE
- Orchards subdivision1.9 mi SE
- Wayne Ridge subdivision2.0 mi SW
- Medfield2.1 mi NW
- Walnut Ridge subdivision2.1 mi SW
- Isle Forest subdivision2.1 mi SE
- Ridgewood subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Tysonville2.2 mi N
- Tysonville2.2 mi N
Questions about Thompson
Where is Thompson, NC?
Thompson is a historical community (former settlement) in Wake County, North Carolina, 5.1 miles NE of Raleigh.
What county is Thompson in?
Thompson is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson, NC?
The ZIP code for Thompson is 27607.
What is the nearest town to Thompson?
Raleigh, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompson?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompson?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompson?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Thompson?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Thompson?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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