Whitnel, NC
Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Whitnel is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is 1.3 miles N of Lenoir, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28638.
Whitnel at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Caldwell County
- ZIP code
- 28638
- Nearest town
- Lenoir (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8881, -81.5236
Weather in Whitnel now
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Whitnel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitnel.
This week in Whitnel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitnel
What is the weather usually like in Whitnel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 4.1 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitnel: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LENOIR, NC US (USC00314938), adjusted for the elevation of Whitnel.
Whitnel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitnel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whitnel?
Whitnel has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitnel 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 Whitnel
The closest live webcam is Granite Falls › North, 8.7 miles E of Whitnel.
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Questions about Whitnel
Where is Whitnel, NC?
Whitnel is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina, 1.3 miles N of Lenoir.
What county is Whitnel in?
Whitnel is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Whitnel, NC?
The ZIP code for Whitnel is 28638.
What is the nearest town to Whitnel?
Lenoir, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitnel?
Yes. The closest is Granite Falls › North, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitnel?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitnel?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Whitnel?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Whitnel?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitnel?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitnel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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