Wards, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Wards is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 4.2 miles N of Chadbourn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28431.
Wards at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28431
- Nearest town
- Chadbourn (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.2656, -78.8389
Weather in Wards now
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Wards weather by the hour
Wards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wards.
This week in Wards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wards
What is the weather usually like in Wards?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,292 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wards: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEVILLE 7 NW, NC US (USC00319357), adjusted for the elevation of Wards.
Wards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wards?
Wards has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wards 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 Wards
The closest live webcam is Aynor: US 501 N @ Main St, 28.0 miles SW of Wards.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wards.
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Questions about Wards
Where is Wards, NC?
Wards is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 4.2 miles N of Chadbourn.
What county is Wards in?
Wards is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Wards, NC?
The ZIP code for Wards is 28431.
What is the nearest town to Wards?
Chadbourn, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wards?
Yes. The closest is Aynor: US 501 N @ Main St, 28.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wards?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wards?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Wards?
About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wards?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wards?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wards have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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