Finley, NC

Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina

Finley is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 5.6 miles NW of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.

Finley at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Watauga County
ZIP code
28605
Nearest town
Blowing Rock (5.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.0742, -81.5919

Weather in Finley now

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Finley weather by the hour

Finley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Finley.

This week in Finley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Finley

What is the weather usually like in Finley?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°33°49°66°82°39°21°Jan42°24°Feb50°30°Mar60°40°Apr67°48°May73°55°Jun77°60°Jul75°58°Aug70°53°Sep60°42°Oct51°32°Nov42°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan3.2"Feb4.3"Mar4.4"Apr4.3"May5.0"Jun5.0"Jul5.2"Aug4.5"Sep3.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Finley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Finley.

Finley weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
42° 24°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
50° 30°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
60° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
67° 48°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
73° 55°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
77° 60°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
75° 58°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
70° 53°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
51° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
42° 26°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Finley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:36 PM10 h 2 min
February7:11 AM6:08 PM10 h 56 min
March7:35 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:01 PM13 h 9 min
May6:18 AM8:26 PM14 h 8 min
June6:07 AM8:46 PM14 h 38 min
July6:19 AM8:44 PM14 h 25 min
August6:43 AM8:17 PM13 h 34 min
September7:07 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:32 AM6:51 PM11 h 19 min
November7:01 AM5:20 PM10 h 18 min
December7:28 AM5:14 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Finley?

Finley has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Finley 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 Finley

The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 6.4 miles NW of Finley.

Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 6.4 mi NWOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 16.8 mi WOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 17.5 mi WOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 17.9 mi WOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 18.1 mi NWOn Windy
Granite Falls › NorthGranite Falls · 18.5 mi SEOn Windy
Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 18.7 mi NEOn Windy
MorgantonMorganton · 23.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Finley.

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Questions about Finley

Where is Finley, NC?

Finley is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 5.6 miles NW of Blowing Rock.

What county is Finley in?

Finley is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Finley, NC?

The ZIP code for Finley is 28605.

What is the nearest town to Finley?

Blowing Rock, 5.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Finley?

Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Finley?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Finley?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Finley?

About 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Finley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Finley?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Finley have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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