Whitehead, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Whitehead is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles NE of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28675.
Whitehead at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28675
- Nearest town
- Sparta (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4672, -81.1531
Weather in Whitehead now
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Whitehead weather by the hour
Whitehead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitehead.
This week in Whitehead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitehead
What is the weather usually like in Whitehead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitehead: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 3.5 SSW, NC US (USC00318158), adjusted for the elevation of Whitehead.
Whitehead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitehead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:27 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 Whitehead?
Whitehead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitehead is May–June and August–September. 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 Whitehead
The closest live webcam is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 10.7 miles N of Whitehead.
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Questions about Whitehead
Where is Whitehead, NC?
Whitehead is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles NE of Sparta.
What county is Whitehead in?
Whitehead is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Whitehead, NC?
The ZIP code for Whitehead is 28675.
What is the nearest town to Whitehead?
Sparta, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitehead?
Yes. The closest is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitehead?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitehead?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Whitehead?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Whitehead?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitehead?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitehead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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