Watson Gap, GA

Historical community (former settlement) in Fannin County, Georgia

Watson Gap is a historical community (former settlement) in Fannin County, Georgia. It is 5.5 miles SW of Mineral Bluff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30559.

Watson Gap at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Fannin County
ZIP code
30559
Nearest town
Mineral Bluff (5.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.9839, -84.2319

Weather in Watson Gap now

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Watson Gap weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watson Gap.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watson Gap

What is the weather usually like in Watson Gap?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°50°25°Jan53°28°Feb62°34°Mar71°41°Apr78°51°May83°59°Jun87°63°Jul86°62°Aug81°56°Sep72°43°Oct61°33°Nov53°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan5.3"Feb5.3"Mar5.2"Apr4.8"May5.4"Jun5.3"Jul4.7"Aug4.3"Sep3.4"Oct4.6"Nov6.0"Dec

Best time to visit Watson Gap: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Watson Gap.

Watson Gap weather month by month

January
50° 25°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
53° 28°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
March
62° 34°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
71° 41°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 59°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 63°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
86° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
81° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 33°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
53° 28°F
6.0 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Watson Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:49 PM10 h 7 min
February7:21 AM6:20 PM10 h 59 min
March7:45 AM7:45 PM11 h 59 min
April7:03 AM8:10 PM13 h 7 min
May6:31 AM8:34 PM14 h 3 min
June6:21 AM8:53 PM14 h 32 min
July6:33 AM8:52 PM14 h 19 min
August6:55 AM8:26 PM13 h 30 min
September7:18 AM7:45 PM12 h 26 min
October7:41 AM7:03 PM11 h 21 min
November7:10 AM5:32 PM10 h 22 min
December7:36 AM5:28 PM9 h 52 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Watson Gap?

Watson Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Watson Gap is April–May and September–October. 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.

Webcams near Watson Gap

The closest live webcam is Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60, 6.5 miles S of Watson Gap.

Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60Lakewood · 6.5 mi SOn Windy
Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United StatesCopperhill · 6.8 mi WOn Windy
Elrod MillElrod Mill · 7.9 mi SWOn Windy
McCaysvilleMcCaysville · 7.9 mi WOn Windy
Blue Ridge › North-west: Windy Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 8.7 mi SWOn Windy
Blue Ridge › South-west: Blue Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 9.2 mi SWOn Windy
Blairsville › North: Butternut Creek Golf CourseBlairsville · 16.8 mi SEOn Windy
BlairsvilleBlairsville · 17.0 mi SEOn Windy
BlairsvilleBlairsville · 17.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watson Gap.

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Questions about Watson Gap

Where is Watson Gap, GA?

Watson Gap is a historical community (former settlement) in Fannin County, Georgia, 5.5 miles SW of Mineral Bluff.

What county is Watson Gap in?

Watson Gap is in Fannin County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Watson Gap, GA?

The ZIP code for Watson Gap is 30559.

What is the nearest town to Watson Gap?

Mineral Bluff, 5.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watson Gap?

Yes. The closest is Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60, 6.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watson Gap?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Watson Gap?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Watson Gap?

About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Watson Gap?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Watson Gap?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Watson Gap have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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