Acton, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Acton is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 3.7 miles S of Bent Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28806.
Acton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28806
- Nearest town
- Bent Creek (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5614, -82.6392
Weather in Acton now
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Acton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acton.
This week in Acton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acton
What is the weather usually like in Acton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,178 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Acton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ENKA, NC US (USC00312837), adjusted for the elevation of Acton.
Acton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Acton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Acton?
Acton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Acton is May–June and August–September. 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 Acton
The closest live webcam is Canton, 12.7 miles SW of Acton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Acton.
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Questions about Acton
Where is Acton, NC?
Acton is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 3.7 miles S of Bent Creek.
What county is Acton in?
Acton is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Acton, NC?
The ZIP code for Acton is 28806.
What is the nearest town to Acton?
Bent Creek, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Acton?
Yes. The closest is Canton, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Acton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Acton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Acton?
About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Acton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Acton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Acton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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