Whittier, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Whittier now
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Whittier weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whittier.
This week in Whittier
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittier
What is the weather usually like in Whittier?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 56.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,440 mm
- 6.5 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whittier: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHEROKEE, NC US (USC00316341), adjusted for the elevation of Whittier.
Whittier weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whittier through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whittier?
Whittier has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whittier is May–June and September–October. At 1,841 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Whittier
What is the hottest month in Whittier?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Whittier?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Whittier?
About 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Whittier?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whittier?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whittier have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Whittier in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 34°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Whittier?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:28 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Whittier weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Whittier.
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