Dark Ridge, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Watauga County, North Carolina
Dark Ridge is a historical community (former settlement) in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 3.1 miles E of Beech Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28622.
Dark Ridge at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28622
- Nearest town
- Beech Mountain (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2239, -81.9394
Weather in Dark Ridge now
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Dark Ridge weather by the hour
Dark Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dark Ridge.
This week in Dark Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dark Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Dark Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,245 mm
- 48.2 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dark Ridge: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FLAT SPRINGS 1E, NC US (USC00313072), adjusted for the elevation of Dark Ridge.
Dark Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dark Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dark Ridge?
Dark Ridge has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dark Ridge 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 Dark Ridge
The closest live webcam is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 3.9 miles SE of Dark Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dark Ridge.
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Questions about Dark Ridge
Where is Dark Ridge, NC?
Dark Ridge is a historical community (former settlement) in Watauga County, North Carolina, 3.1 miles E of Beech Mountain.
What county is Dark Ridge in?
Dark Ridge is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dark Ridge, NC?
The ZIP code for Dark Ridge is 28622.
What is the nearest town to Dark Ridge?
Beech Mountain, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dark Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 3.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dark Ridge?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Dark Ridge?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dark Ridge?
About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dark Ridge?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dark Ridge?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dark Ridge have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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