Harbinger, North Carolina facts for kids
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Harbinger, North Carolina
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 Harbinger, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Harbinger, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Currituck |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27941
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1020616 |
Harbinger is a small place in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
Harbinger is located on a piece of land that sticks out. This land forms part of mainland Currituck County. A main road, U.S. Highway 158, runs right through the community. Even though it is small, Harbinger has its own post office with a special ZIP code, 27941.
Geography
Harbinger is located in a unique spot in North Carolina. It sits on a peninsula, which is a piece of land almost surrounded by water.
Climate and Weather
The weather in Harbinger is generally warm and wet. It has a humid subtropical climate. This means that summers are hot and often rainy. You can expect lots of sunshine and sometimes thunderstorms during these months.
Winters in Harbinger are cooler. During this time, strong rainstorms can happen. These storms are sometimes called "nor'easters." They can bring a lot of rain to the area.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.0 (11.1) |
53.0 (11.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
69.0 (20.6) |
76.0 (24.4) |
84.0 (28.9) |
87.0 (30.6) |
87.0 (30.6) |
82.0 (27.8) |
73.0 (22.8) |
62.0 (16.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
70.1 (21.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.0 (3.3) |
39.0 (3.9) |
44.0 (6.7) |
53.0 (11.7) |
62.0 (16.7) |
71.0 (21.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
70.0 (21.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
50.0 (10.0) |
43.0 (6.1) |
56.6 (13.7) |
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