West Highlands, NC
Unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina
West Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It is 0.8 miles NE of Winston-Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27109.
West Highlands at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Forsyth County
- ZIP code
- 27109
- Nearest town
- Winston-Salem (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0983, -80.2731
Weather in West Highlands now
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West Highlands weather by the hour
West Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Highlands.
This week in West Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Highlands
What is the weather usually like in West Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 43.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,097 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Highlands: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP, NC US (USW00093807), adjusted for the elevation of West Highlands.
West Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Highlands?
West Highlands 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 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Highlands 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 West Highlands
The closest live webcam is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 40.7 miles NE of West Highlands.
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Questions about West Highlands
Where is West Highlands, NC?
West Highlands is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina, 0.8 miles NE of Winston-Salem.
What county is West Highlands in?
West Highlands is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of West Highlands, NC?
The ZIP code for West Highlands is 27109.
What is the nearest town to West Highlands?
Winston-Salem, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 40.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Highlands?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Highlands?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in West Highlands?
About 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in West Highlands?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Highlands?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Highlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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