Hawk Branch, NC
Unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina
Hawk Branch is a small unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 5.3 miles SE of Burnsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Hawk Branch at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Yancey County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Burnsville (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9639, -82.3717
Weather in Hawk Branch now
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Hawk Branch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hawk Branch.
This week in Hawk Branch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hawk Branch
What is the weather usually like in Hawk Branch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,166 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hawk Branch: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURNSVILLE AG, NC US (USC00311248), adjusted for the elevation of Hawk Branch.
Hawk Branch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hawk Branch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hawk Branch?
Hawk Branch has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Hawk Branch is May–June and August–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 Hawk Branch
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 6.8 miles S of Hawk Branch.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hawk Branch.
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Questions about Hawk Branch
Where is Hawk Branch, NC?
Hawk Branch is an unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina, 5.3 miles SE of Burnsville.
What county is Hawk Branch in?
Hawk Branch is in Yancey County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hawk Branch, NC?
The ZIP code for Hawk Branch is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Hawk Branch?
Burnsville, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hawk Branch?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hawk Branch?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Hawk Branch?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Hawk Branch?
About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Hawk Branch?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hawk Branch?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hawk Branch have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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