Cowee, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Cowee is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 5.9 miles S of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28734.
Cowee at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28734
- Nearest town
- Franklin (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2611, -83.4081
Weather in Cowee now
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Cowee weather by the hour
Cowee weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowee.
This week in Cowee
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowee
What is the weather usually like in Cowee?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowee: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN, NC US (USC00313228), adjusted for the elevation of Cowee.
Cowee weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowee through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cowee?
Cowee has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cowee is May and August to 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 Cowee
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 11.9 miles N of Cowee.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cowee.
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Questions about Cowee
Where is Cowee, NC?
Cowee is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 5.9 miles S of Franklin.
What county is Cowee in?
Cowee is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Cowee, NC?
The ZIP code for Cowee is 28734.
What is the nearest town to Cowee?
Franklin, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowee?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowee?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowee?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Cowee?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Cowee?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowee?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowee have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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