Albemarle, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Albemarle is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.8 miles S of Asheville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28801.
Albemarle at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28801
- Nearest town
- Asheville (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6114, -82.5428
Weather in Albemarle now
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Albemarle weather by the hour
Albemarle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Albemarle.
This week in Albemarle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Albemarle
What is the weather usually like in Albemarle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,032 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Albemarle: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHEVILLE, NC US (USW00013872), adjusted for the elevation of Albemarle.
Albemarle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Albemarle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Albemarle?
Albemarle has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Albemarle is May–June 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 Albemarle
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 12.5 miles E of Albemarle.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Albemarle.
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Map of Albemarle, NC
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- Happy Valley1.9 mi E
- Haw Creek2.1 mi SE
- Dogwood Grove2.1 mi SE
- Hawthorne2.1 mi SE
- Rolling Green2.2 mi E
- Murphy Junction2.2 mi SW
- Bingham Heights2.4 mi W
- Redwood Village2.5 mi SE
- Hazel Green2.7 mi SW
- Beverly Hills2.8 mi SE
- Knollwood2.9 mi SW
- Sayles Village3.1 mi SE
Questions about Albemarle
Where is Albemarle, NC?
Albemarle is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.8 miles S of Asheville.
What county is Albemarle in?
Albemarle is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Albemarle, NC?
The ZIP code for Albemarle is 28801.
What is the nearest town to Albemarle?
Asheville, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Albemarle?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 12.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Albemarle?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Albemarle?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Albemarle?
About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Albemarle?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Albemarle?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Albemarle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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