Whitson, NC
Unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Whitson is a small unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It is 6.9 miles W of Banner Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Whitson at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Mitchell County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Banner Hill (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0908, -82.3036
Weather in Whitson now
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Whitson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitson.
This week in Whitson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitson
What is the weather usually like in Whitson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,194 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ERWIN 1 W, TN US (USC00402934), adjusted for the elevation of Whitson.
Whitson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whitson?
Whitson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitson is May–June 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 Whitson
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.5 miles S of Whitson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitson.
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Questions about Whitson
Where is Whitson, NC?
Whitson is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 6.9 miles W of Banner Hill.
What county is Whitson in?
Whitson is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Whitson, NC?
The ZIP code for Whitson is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Whitson?
Banner Hill, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitson?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitson?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Whitson?
About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitson?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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