Alarka, NC
Unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina
Alarka is a small unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina. It is 5.1 miles N of Bryson City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28713.
Alarka at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Swain County
- ZIP code
- 28713
- Nearest town
- Bryson City (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3531, -83.4456
Weather in Alarka now
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Alarka weather by the hour
Alarka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alarka.
This week in Alarka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alarka
What is the weather usually like in Alarka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 58.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,489 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alarka: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRYSON CITY 4, NC US (USC00311165), adjusted for the elevation of Alarka.
Alarka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alarka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alarka?
Alarka has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 58.6 inches (1,489 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Alarka 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 Alarka
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 5.4 miles N of Alarka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alarka.
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Questions about Alarka
Where is Alarka, NC?
Alarka is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, 5.1 miles N of Bryson City.
What county is Alarka in?
Alarka is in Swain County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Alarka, NC?
The ZIP code for Alarka is 28713.
What is the nearest town to Alarka?
Bryson City, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alarka?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alarka?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alarka?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alarka?
About 58.6 inches (1,489 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alarka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alarka?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alarka have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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