Erastus, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Erastus is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 4.0 miles E of Glenville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28736.
Erastus at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28736
- Nearest town
- Glenville (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1906, -83.1878
Weather in Erastus now
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Erastus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Erastus.
This week in Erastus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Erastus
What is the weather usually like in Erastus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Erastus: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Erastus.
Erastus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Erastus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Erastus?
Erastus 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Erastus is April–May and September–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 Erastus
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 22.1 miles NW of Erastus.
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Questions about Erastus
Where is Erastus, NC?
Erastus is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 4.0 miles E of Glenville.
What county is Erastus in?
Erastus is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Erastus, NC?
The ZIP code for Erastus is 28736.
What is the nearest town to Erastus?
Glenville, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Erastus?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 22.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Erastus?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Erastus?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Erastus?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Erastus?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Erastus?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Erastus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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