Grimshawes, NC

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina

Grimshawes is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 2.4 miles N of Cashiers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28717.

Grimshawes at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
28717
Nearest town
Cashiers (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.0758, -83.1106

Weather in Grimshawes now

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Grimshawes weather by the hour

Grimshawes weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Grimshawes

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grimshawes

What is the weather usually like in Grimshawes?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°35°51°67°83°42°24°Jan46°26°Feb54°32°Mar62°39°Apr69°47°May75°54°Jun78°58°Jul76°57°Aug71°51°Sep62°41°Oct53°32°Nov45°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

8.0"Jan6.9"Feb7.6"Mar7.0"Apr6.6"May7.2"Jun7.1"Jul7.1"Aug8.0"Sep6.5"Oct7.8"Nov8.6"Dec

Best time to visit Grimshawes: 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 Grimshawes.

Grimshawes weather month by month

January
42° 24°F
8.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
6.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
March
54° 32°F
7.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
62° 39°F
7.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
69° 47°F
6.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
75° 54°F
7.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
78° 58°F
7.1 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
76° 57°F
7.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
71° 51°F
8.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
62° 41°F
6.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 32°F
7.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
45° 27°F
8.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Grimshawes through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:45 PM10 h 6 min
February7:16 AM6:16 PM10 h 59 min
March7:41 AM7:41 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:06 PM13 h 7 min
May6:27 AM8:30 PM14 h 3 min
June6:16 AM8:49 PM14 h 33 min
July6:28 AM8:48 PM14 h 20 min
August6:51 AM8:22 PM13 h 31 min
September7:14 AM7:40 PM12 h 26 min
October7:37 AM6:58 PM11 h 21 min
November7:05 AM5:28 PM10 h 22 min
December7:31 AM5:23 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Grimshawes?

Grimshawes 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 Grimshawes 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 Grimshawes

The closest live webcam is Clayton, 21.2 miles SW of Grimshawes.

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Questions about Grimshawes

Where is Grimshawes, NC?

Grimshawes is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 2.4 miles N of Cashiers.

What county is Grimshawes in?

Grimshawes is in Jackson County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Grimshawes, NC?

The ZIP code for Grimshawes is 28717.

What is the nearest town to Grimshawes?

Cashiers, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Grimshawes?

Yes. The closest is Clayton, 21.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Grimshawes?

July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Grimshawes?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Grimshawes?

About 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Grimshawes?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Grimshawes?

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

What climate does Grimshawes have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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