Bailey, NC
Unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina
Bailey is a small unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 7.1 miles NW of Banner Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Bailey at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Yancey County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Banner Hill (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0531, -82.3258
Weather in Bailey now
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Bailey weather by the hour
Bailey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bailey.
This week in Bailey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bailey
What is the weather usually like in Bailey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,194 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bailey: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ERWIN 1 W, TN US (USC00402934), adjusted for the elevation of Bailey.
Bailey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bailey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bailey?
Bailey 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bailey 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 Bailey
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 12.8 miles S of Bailey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bailey.
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Questions about Bailey
Where is Bailey, NC?
Bailey is an unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina, 7.1 miles NW of Banner Hill.
What county is Bailey in?
Bailey is in Yancey County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bailey, NC?
The ZIP code for Bailey is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Bailey?
Banner Hill, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bailey?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bailey?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bailey?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Bailey?
About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bailey?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bailey?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bailey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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