Dean, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Dean is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles SW of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28734.
Dean at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28734
- Nearest town
- Franklin (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2142, -83.3597
Weather in Dean now
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Dean weather by the hour
Dean weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dean.
This week in Dean
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dean
What is the weather usually like in Dean?
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 Dean: 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 Dean.
Dean weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dean through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:17 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 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 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 Dean?
Dean 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 Dean 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 Dean
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 15.7 miles N of Dean.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dean.
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Questions about Dean
Where is Dean, NC?
Dean is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles SW of Franklin.
What county is Dean in?
Dean is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dean, NC?
The ZIP code for Dean is 28734.
What is the nearest town to Dean?
Franklin, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dean?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dean?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dean?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dean?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Dean?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dean?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dean have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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