Hemlock Ridge, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Hemlock Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles N of Foscoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Hemlock Ridge at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Foscoe (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1181, -81.7678
Weather in Hemlock Ridge now
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Hemlock Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hemlock Ridge.
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What is the weather usually like in Hemlock Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 72°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 64.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,645 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hemlock Ridge: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANDFATHER MTN, NC US (USC00313565), adjusted for the elevation of Hemlock Ridge.
Hemlock Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hemlock Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hemlock Ridge?
Hemlock Ridge has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 64.8 inches (1,645 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Hemlock Ridge 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 Hemlock Ridge
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.2 miles E of Hemlock Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hemlock Ridge.
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Questions about Hemlock Ridge
Where is Hemlock Ridge, NC?
Hemlock Ridge is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles N of Foscoe.
What county is Hemlock Ridge in?
Hemlock Ridge is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hemlock Ridge, NC?
The ZIP code for Hemlock Ridge is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Hemlock Ridge?
Foscoe, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hemlock Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hemlock Ridge?
July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Hemlock Ridge?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Hemlock Ridge?
About 64.8 inches (1,645 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Hemlock Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hemlock Ridge?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hemlock Ridge have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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