Highlands, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Highlands.
This week in Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Highlands
What is the weather usually like in Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°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 Highlands: 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 Highlands.
Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 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 | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 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 Highlands?
Highlands has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°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 Highlands is June to September. At 4,117 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Highlands
What is the hottest month in Highlands?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Highlands?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Highlands?
About 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Highlands?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Highlands have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Highlands in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 31°F, with about 7.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Highlands?
Around 7:06 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:28 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Highlands weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Highlands.
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