Comet, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Comet is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 2.8 miles NE of Lansing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28693.
Comet at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28693
- Nearest town
- Lansing (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4819, -81.5547
Weather in Comet now
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Comet weather by the hour
Comet weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Comet.
This week in Comet
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Comet
What is the weather usually like in Comet?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Comet: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON 2 E, NC US (USC00314496), adjusted for the elevation of Comet.
Comet weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Comet through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 35 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 16 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Comet?
Comet has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Comet 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 Comet
The closest live webcam is Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 34.2 - M, 22.4 miles N of Comet.
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Questions about Comet
Where is Comet, NC?
Comet is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 2.8 miles NE of Lansing.
What county is Comet in?
Comet is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Comet, NC?
The ZIP code for Comet is 28693.
What is the nearest town to Comet?
Lansing, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Comet?
Yes. The closest is Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 34.2 - M, 22.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Comet?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Comet?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Comet?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Comet?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Comet?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Comet have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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