Enka, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Enka is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 3.3 miles SE of Bent Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28806.
Enka at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28806
- Nearest town
- Bent Creek (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5497, -82.6503
Weather in Enka now
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Enka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Enka.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Enka
What is the weather usually like in Enka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,178 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Enka: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ENKA, NC US (USC00312837), adjusted for the elevation of Enka.
Enka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Enka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Enka?
Enka has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Enka 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 Enka
The closest live webcam is Canton, 11.7 miles SW of Enka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Enka.
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Questions about Enka
Where is Enka, NC?
Enka is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 3.3 miles SE of Bent Creek.
What county is Enka in?
Enka is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Enka, NC?
The ZIP code for Enka is 28806.
What is the nearest town to Enka?
Bent Creek, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Enka?
Yes. The closest is Canton, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Enka?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Enka?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Enka?
About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Enka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Enka?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Enka have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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