West Smithfield, NC

Unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina

West Smithfield is a small unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina. It is 0.3 miles SE of Smithfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27577.

West Smithfield at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Johnston County
ZIP code
27577
Nearest town
Smithfield (0.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.5269, -78.3556

Weather in West Smithfield now

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West Smithfield weather by the hour

West Smithfield weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Smithfield.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Smithfield

What is the weather usually like in West Smithfield?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°62°79°97°54°31°Jan57°33°Feb65°39°Mar74°47°Apr81°57°May88°66°Jun92°71°Jul89°69°Aug84°63°Sep74°50°Oct64°39°Nov57°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.3"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr4.2"May4.7"Jun5.5"Jul5.3"Aug5.5"Sep3.2"Oct3.3"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit West Smithfield: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHFIELD, NC US (USC00317994), adjusted for the elevation of West Smithfield.

West Smithfield weather month by month

January
54° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
57° 33°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
65° 39°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 57°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
88° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 71°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
84° 63°F
5.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
74° 50°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 34°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Smithfield through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:25 PM10 h 4 min
February6:58 AM5:56 PM10 h 58 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM11 h 59 min
April6:39 AM7:47 PM13 h 8 min
May6:07 AM8:12 PM14 h 5 min
June5:56 AM8:31 PM14 h 35 min
July6:08 AM8:30 PM14 h 22 min
August6:31 AM8:04 PM13 h 32 min
September6:55 AM7:22 PM12 h 26 min
October7:18 AM6:39 PM11 h 20 min
November6:47 AM5:08 PM10 h 20 min
December7:14 AM5:03 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Smithfield?

West Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit West Smithfield 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 Smithfield

The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 23.5 miles NW of West Smithfield.

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Washington › South-eastWashington · 73.0 mi EOn Windy

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Questions about West Smithfield

Where is West Smithfield, NC?

West Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina, 0.3 miles SE of Smithfield.

What county is West Smithfield in?

West Smithfield is in Johnston County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of West Smithfield, NC?

The ZIP code for West Smithfield is 27577.

What is the nearest town to West Smithfield?

Smithfield, 0.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Smithfield?

Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 23.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Smithfield?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in West Smithfield?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in West Smithfield?

About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Smithfield?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Smithfield?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Smithfield have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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