Fig, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Fig is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles NE of Lansing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28693.
Fig at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28693
- Nearest town
- Lansing (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4528, -81.6044
Weather in Fig now
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Fig weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fig.
This week in Fig
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fig
What is the weather usually like in Fig?
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 Fig: 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 Fig.
Fig weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fig through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 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 | 8:46 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:43 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 Fig?
Fig 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 Fig 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 Fig
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 22.3 miles S of Fig.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fig.
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Questions about Fig
Where is Fig, NC?
Fig is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles NE of Lansing.
What county is Fig in?
Fig is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Fig, NC?
The ZIP code for Fig is 28693.
What is the nearest town to Fig?
Lansing, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fig?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fig?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Fig?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Fig?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Fig?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fig?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fig have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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