Thurmond, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Thurmond is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 8.0 miles S of Pleasant Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28683.
Thurmond at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28683
- Nearest town
- Pleasant Hill (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3664, -80.9286
Weather in Thurmond now
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Thurmond weather by the hour
Thurmond weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thurmond.
This week in Thurmond
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thurmond
What is the weather usually like in Thurmond?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,245 mm
- 3.0 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thurmond: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKIN, NC US (USC00312740), adjusted for the elevation of Thurmond.
Thurmond weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thurmond through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thurmond?
Thurmond has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thurmond 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 Thurmond
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 17.0 miles NE of Thurmond.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thurmond.
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Questions about Thurmond
Where is Thurmond, NC?
Thurmond is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 8.0 miles S of Pleasant Hill.
What county is Thurmond in?
Thurmond is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Thurmond, NC?
The ZIP code for Thurmond is 28683.
What is the nearest town to Thurmond?
Pleasant Hill, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thurmond?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thurmond?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Thurmond?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Thurmond?
About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thurmond?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thurmond?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thurmond have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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