Moncure, North Carolina
Moncure is a community of 1,039 people in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Why visit Moncure
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Farish-Lambeth House and Obediah Farrar House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Moncure
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moncure
Moncure, founded in 1881, is a small rural unincorporated community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Moncure and the neighboring community of Haywood form the Moncure census-designated place (CDP), which had a population of 780 at the 2020 census. The community is located near the confluence of the Deep and Haw rivers, which form the Cape Fear River. Moncure once served as the westernmost inland port in the state, linked to the Atlantic Ocean by steamships.
From the Wikipedia article Moncure, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Farish-Lambeth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Obediah Farrar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay2
Chatham RV Park
Campground · 0.8 mi
7695 Moncure Pittsboro Road, Moncure
Churches and places of worship6
Blackwell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · 2.0 mi
6816 Deep River Road, Sanford
History
Moncure was founded in 1881 by Thomas Jefferson Moncure, Benjamin Gunter Womble (February 17, 1841 – February 15, 1916), Jake Wisseler, and James Everett Bryan. Thomas Moncure was an engineer for what became the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Benjamin Womble was a Confederate veteran, owner of the Womble Hotel, and first postmaster of Moncure for 30 years. The old post office now resides on the Womble property that has been continuously owned by his family.
The Newkirk State (Site 3lCH366) and Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Moncure, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Moncure Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
7228 Moncure Pittsboro Road, Moncure
Map of Moncure
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sanford 8 Ne (6 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
Chatham County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Sanford 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Fearrington Village 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Broadway 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Apex 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Holly Springs 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Briar Chapel 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Governors Club 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Governors Village 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Cary 18 mi northeast, about 29 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lockville Hydroelectric Plant, Deep River, 3.5 miles upstream from Haw River, Moncure (Chatham County, North Carolina), Burnie Batchelor, Photographer, Public domain
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