Fires Creek, NC
Unincorporated community in Clay County, North Carolina
Fires Creek is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, North Carolina. It is 3.4 miles SE of Hayesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28909.
Fires Creek at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 28909
- Nearest town
- Hayesville (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0769, -83.8642
Weather in Fires Creek now
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Fires Creek weather by the hour
Fires Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fires Creek.
This week in Fires Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fires Creek
What is the weather usually like in Fires Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,506 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fires Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAYESVILLE 1 NE, NC US (USC00313923), adjusted for the elevation of Fires Creek.
Fires Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fires Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Fires Creek?
Fires Creek 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fires Creek is May–June 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 Fires Creek
The closest live webcam is Cedar Cliff, 7.6 miles S of Fires Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fires Creek.
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Questions about Fires Creek
Where is Fires Creek, NC?
Fires Creek is an unincorporated community in Clay County, North Carolina, 3.4 miles SE of Hayesville.
What county is Fires Creek in?
Fires Creek is in Clay County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Fires Creek, NC?
The ZIP code for Fires Creek is 28909.
What is the nearest town to Fires Creek?
Hayesville, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fires Creek?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Cliff, 7.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fires Creek?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Fires Creek?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Fires Creek?
About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Fires Creek?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fires Creek?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fires Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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