Dresden, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Dresden is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles NE of Lansing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28693.
Dresden at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28693
- Nearest town
- Lansing (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4581, -81.5458
Weather in Dresden now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Dresden weather by the hour
Dresden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dresden.
This week in Dresden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dresden
What is the weather usually like in Dresden?
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 Dresden: 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 Dresden.
Dresden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dresden 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 Dresden?
Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 23.5 miles S of Dresden.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dresden.
Do you know Dresden? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Dresden special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Dresden, NC
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Dresden Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Dresden
Other communities near Dresden
Questions about Dresden
Where is Dresden, NC?
Dresden is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 3.5 miles NE of Lansing.
What county is Dresden in?
Dresden is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dresden, NC?
The ZIP code for Dresden is 28693.
What is the nearest town to Dresden?
Lansing, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dresden?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dresden?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dresden?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Dresden?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dresden?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dresden have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
Last updated: