Apple Ridge, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Apple Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles NW of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Apple Ridge at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1100, -81.6428
Weather in Apple Ridge now
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Apple Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Apple Ridge.
This week in Apple Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Apple Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Apple Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 66.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,689 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Apple Ridge: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Apple Ridge.
Apple Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Apple Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Apple Ridge?
Apple Ridge has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Apple Ridge is June to 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 Apple Ridge
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 2.6 miles NW of Apple Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Apple Ridge.
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Questions about Apple Ridge
Where is Apple Ridge, NC?
Apple Ridge is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles NW of Blowing Rock.
What county is Apple Ridge in?
Apple Ridge is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Apple Ridge, NC?
The ZIP code for Apple Ridge is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Apple Ridge?
Blowing Rock, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Apple Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Apple Ridge?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Apple Ridge?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Apple Ridge?
About 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Apple Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Apple Ridge?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Apple Ridge have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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