Bamboo, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Bamboo is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles NW of Boone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28607.
Bamboo at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28607
- Nearest town
- Boone (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1936, -81.6081
Weather in Bamboo now
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Bamboo weather by the hour
Bamboo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bamboo.
This week in Bamboo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bamboo
What is the weather usually like in Bamboo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 59.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,502 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bamboo: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONE 1 SE, NC US (USC00310982), adjusted for the elevation of Bamboo.
Bamboo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bamboo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:08 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 | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bamboo?
Bamboo has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bamboo 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 Bamboo
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.6 miles SW of Bamboo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bamboo.
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Questions about Bamboo
Where is Bamboo, NC?
Bamboo is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 3.5 miles NW of Boone.
What county is Bamboo in?
Bamboo is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bamboo, NC?
The ZIP code for Bamboo is 28607.
What is the nearest town to Bamboo?
Boone, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bamboo?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bamboo?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Bamboo?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Bamboo?
About 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Bamboo?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bamboo?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bamboo have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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