Black Mountain, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Black Mountain now

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Black Mountain weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Black Mountain.

This week in Black Mountain

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Black Mountain

What is the weather usually like in Black Mountain?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°55°71°88°48°26°Jan51°28°Feb58°33°Mar67°41°Apr75°50°May81°58°Jun83°62°Jul82°61°Aug77°54°Sep68°44°Oct59°33°Nov51°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.8"Feb4.5"Mar4.7"Apr5.0"May4.7"Jun5.4"Jul4.9"Aug5.1"Sep3.4"Oct3.7"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Black Mountain: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACK MTN 2 W, NC US (USC00310843), adjusted for the elevation of Black Mountain.

Black Mountain weather month by month

January
48° 26°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
February
51° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
67° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
75° 50°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 58°F
4.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
83° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
82° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
77° 54°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 29°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Black Mountain through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:40 PM10 h 4 min
February7:14 AM6:12 PM10 h 58 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:03 PM13 h 8 min
May6:22 AM8:28 PM14 h 6 min
June6:11 AM8:48 PM14 h 36 min
July6:23 AM8:46 PM14 h 22 min
August6:47 AM8:20 PM13 h 32 min
September7:10 AM7:37 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:55 PM11 h 20 min
November7:03 AM5:23 PM10 h 20 min
December7:30 AM5:18 PM9 h 48 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Black Mountain?

Black Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Black Mountain is May–June and September–October. At 2,405 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Black Mountain

What is the hottest month in Black Mountain?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Black Mountain?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Black Mountain?

About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Black Mountain?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Black Mountain?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Black Mountain have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Black Mountain in November?

Highs average 59°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Black Mountain?

Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Black Mountain weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Black Mountain.

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