Zip 28470 (Shallotte, NC) Climate


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Shallotte, NC has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. Average high temperatures in winter range from 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit while summer temperatures typically reach up to the mid-80s. The area receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation annually, with most occurring during the months of April, May and June. Additionally, the city experiences about 5 inches of snowfall each year on average. The Gulf Stream also contributes to the warm climate of Shallotte, making it enjoyable for outdoor activities during any season.

Shallotte (zip 28470), North Carolina gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Shallotte (zip 28470) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Shallotte (zip 28470). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Shallotte (zip 28470) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 28470 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

5.7 Summer - 7.3 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 28470 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateShallotte, North CarolinaUnited States
  53.3 in.38.1 in.
  1.1 in.27.8 in.
  113.3 days106.2 days
  215 days205 days
  88.8°85.8°
  34.6°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  27 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 28470 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In the 28470 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 28470 zip code are May, October and April.
In the 28470 zip code, there are 25.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 28470 zip code with an average of 34.6°. This is one of the warmest places in North Carolina.
In the 28470 zip code, there are 41.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in North Carolina.
In the 28470 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
Humidity in the 28470 zip code can be oppressive during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
August is the wettest month in the 28470 zip code with 7.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.3 inches in the 28470 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in North Carolina.
August is the rainiest month in the 28470 zip code with 12.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 113.3 rainy days annually in the 28470 zip code, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.1 inches in the 28470 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in North Carolina. December is the snowiest month in the 28470 zip code with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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