Azalea, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Azalea is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 4.6 miles W of Asheville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28805.
Azalea at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28805
- Nearest town
- Asheville (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5800, -82.4714
Weather in Azalea now
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Azalea weather by the hour
Azalea weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Azalea.
This week in Azalea
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Azalea
What is the weather usually like in Azalea?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 53.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,346 mm
- 28.5 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Azalea: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SWANNANOA 2 SSE, NC US (USC00318448), adjusted for the elevation of Azalea.
Azalea weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Azalea through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 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 | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 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 Azalea?
Azalea has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Azalea 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 Azalea
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 8.8 miles E of Azalea.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Azalea.
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Map of Azalea, NC
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Other communities near Azalea
- Swannanoa Hills0.9 mi N
- Oteen1.2 mi NW
- Gashes Creek1.6 mi SW
- Beverly Hills1.9 mi W
- Dogwood Grove2.4 mi NW
- Hawthorne2.4 mi W
- Sherwood Forest2.5 mi NE
- Sayles Village2.6 mi W
- Sayles Village2.6 mi W
- Redwood Village2.7 mi W
- Wilson2.7 mi E
- Happy Valley2.8 mi NW
- Spring Time2.8 mi NW
- Rolling Green2.9 mi NW
- Haw Creek3.1 mi W
Questions about Azalea
Where is Azalea, NC?
Azalea is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 4.6 miles W of Asheville.
What county is Azalea in?
Azalea is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Azalea, NC?
The ZIP code for Azalea is 28805.
What is the nearest town to Azalea?
Asheville, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Azalea?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 8.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Azalea?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Azalea?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Azalea?
About 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Azalea?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Azalea?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Azalea have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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