Union, NC
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Union is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 3.6 miles NE of Rutherfordton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28139.
Union at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 28139
- Nearest town
- Rutherfordton (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3183, -81.9911
Weather in Union now
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Union weather by the hour
Union weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Union.
This week in Union
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Union
What is the weather usually like in Union?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,322 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Union: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST CITY 8 W, NC US (USC00313152), adjusted for the elevation of Union.
Union weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Union through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Union?
Union 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Union 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 Union
The closest live webcam is Columbus, 11.2 miles SW of Union.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Union.
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- Shiloh3.1 mi SE
- Cox Store3.9 mi SW
- Frog Level4.1 mi E
- Bakersville subdivision4.6 mi NE
- Thermal Valley subdivision5.3 mi N
- Weatherstone subdivision6.9 mi NE
- McGinnis Crossroads7.3 mi S
- Beulah7.5 mi W
- Alexander Mills7.5 mi E
- Sandy Plains7.6 mi SW
- Kross Keys7.7 mi SW
- Sandy Springs8.1 mi S
- River Hills subdivision8.2 mi E
- Sandy Mush8.5 mi E
Questions about Union
Where is Union, NC?
Union is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 3.6 miles NE of Rutherfordton.
What county is Union in?
Union is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Union, NC?
The ZIP code for Union is 28139.
What is the nearest town to Union?
Rutherfordton, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Union?
Yes. The closest is Columbus, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Union?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Union?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Union?
About 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Union?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Union?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Union have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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