Gneiss, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Gneiss is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 6.4 miles NW of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28741.
Gneiss at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28741
- Nearest town
- Franklin (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1333, -83.2814
Weather in Gneiss now
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Gneiss weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gneiss.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gneiss
What is the weather usually like in Gneiss?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 88.3 inprecipitation per year · 2,242 mm
- 10.2 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gneiss: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIGHLANDS, NC US (USC00314055), adjusted for the elevation of Gneiss.
Gneiss weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gneiss 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 | 6:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gneiss?
Gneiss has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gneiss 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 Gneiss
The closest live webcam is Clayton, 18.8 miles S of Gneiss.
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Questions about Gneiss
Where is Gneiss, NC?
Gneiss is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 6.4 miles NW of Franklin.
What county is Gneiss in?
Gneiss is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Gneiss, NC?
The ZIP code for Gneiss is 28741.
What is the nearest town to Gneiss?
Franklin, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gneiss?
Yes. The closest is Clayton, 18.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gneiss?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Gneiss?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Gneiss?
About 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Gneiss?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gneiss?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gneiss have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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