Fontana Dam, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fontana Dam.
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What is the weather usually like in Fontana Dam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 60.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,532 mm
- 9.4 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fontana Dam: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOWNSEND 5S, TN US (USC00409065), adjusted for the elevation of Fontana Dam.
Fontana Dam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fontana Dam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Fontana Dam?
Fontana Dam has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fontana Dam is May–June and August–September. At 1,821 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Fontana Dam
What is the hottest month in Fontana Dam?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Fontana Dam?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Fontana Dam?
About 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Fontana Dam?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fontana Dam?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fontana Dam have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Fontana Dam in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 34°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fontana Dam?
Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fontana Dam weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fontana Dam.
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