Heaton, NC
Unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina
Heaton is a small unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. It is 2.3 miles SW of Elk Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28622.
Heaton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Avery County
- ZIP code
- 28622
- Nearest town
- Elk Park (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1728, -81.9428
Weather in Heaton now
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Heaton weather by the hour
Heaton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Heaton.
This week in Heaton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Heaton
What is the weather usually like in Heaton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Heaton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANNER ELK, NC US (USC00310506), adjusted for the elevation of Heaton.
Heaton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Heaton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Heaton?
Heaton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Heaton 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 Heaton
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 2.8 miles E of Heaton.
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Questions about Heaton
Where is Heaton, NC?
Heaton is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, 2.3 miles SW of Elk Park.
What county is Heaton in?
Heaton is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Heaton, NC?
The ZIP code for Heaton is 28622.
What is the nearest town to Heaton?
Elk Park, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Heaton?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Heaton?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Heaton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Heaton?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Heaton?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Heaton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Heaton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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