Candor, North Carolina
Candor is a town of 1,160 people in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Why visit Candor
Townapedia lists 6 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Candor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Candor
Candor is a town in Montgomery and Moore counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 813 at the 2020 census. Candor is the home of the North Carolina Peach Festival, held every year on the third Saturday of July.
From the Wikipedia article Candor, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes6
Blake's Restaurant
Restaurant
165 Hillview Street, Candor
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Cuatro Caminos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
123 West Main Street, Candor
Joyeria Nelly
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
145 South Main Street, Candor
Kristi's Pizza & Japanese Food
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.7 mi
111 South Main Street, Candor
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Candor
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Springs 5 Wnw (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moore County Airport (SOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Biscoe 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Pinehurst 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Southern Pines 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Badin 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Albemarle 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Asheboro 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Sanford 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Spout Springs 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Laurinburg 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Fayetteville 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Candor, North Carolina, Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EF2 damage to a community center in Candor, North Carolina, following an EF2 tornado on October 11, 2026, NWS Raleigh, Public domain
- MAX 0131, NWS Raleigh, Public domain
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