Bat Cave, NC
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Bat Cave is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 1.8 miles E of Chimney Rock Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28710.
Bat Cave at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 28710
- Nearest town
- Chimney Rock Village (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4514, -82.2872
Weather in Bat Cave now
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Bat Cave weather by the hour
Bat Cave weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bat Cave.
This week in Bat Cave
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bat Cave
What is the weather usually like in Bat Cave?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bat Cave: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LURE 2, NC US (USC00314764), adjusted for the elevation of Bat Cave.
Bat Cave weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bat Cave through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bat Cave?
Bat Cave has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bat Cave is April–May 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 Bat Cave
The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 2.4 miles SE of Bat Cave.
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Questions about Bat Cave
Where is Bat Cave, NC?
Bat Cave is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 1.8 miles E of Chimney Rock Village.
What county is Bat Cave in?
Bat Cave is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bat Cave, NC?
The ZIP code for Bat Cave is 28710.
What is the nearest town to Bat Cave?
Chimney Rock Village, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bat Cave?
Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bat Cave?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bat Cave?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Bat Cave?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Bat Cave?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bat Cave?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bat Cave have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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