Ela, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Ela is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 2.3 miles SE of Whittier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28789.
Ela at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28789
- Nearest town
- Whittier (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4494, -83.3908
Weather in Ela now
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Ela weather by the hour
Ela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ela.
This week in Ela
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ela
What is the weather usually like in Ela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 58.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,489 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ela: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRYSON CITY 4, NC US (USC00311165), adjusted for the elevation of Ela.
Ela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 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 5 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ela?
Ela 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 58.6 inches (1,489 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Ela is May–June and August–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 Ela
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 3.4 miles SW of Ela.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ela.
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Questions about Ela
Where is Ela, NC?
Ela is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 2.3 miles SE of Whittier.
What county is Ela in?
Ela is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ela, NC?
The ZIP code for Ela is 28789.
What is the nearest town to Ela?
Whittier, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ela?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 3.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ela?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ela?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ela?
About 58.6 inches (1,489 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ela?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ela?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ela have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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