Hominy, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Hominy is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 4.1 miles SE of Bent Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28715.
Hominy at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28715
- Nearest town
- Bent Creek (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5458, -82.6764
Weather in Hominy now
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Hominy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hominy.
This week in Hominy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hominy
What is the weather usually like in Hominy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 10.3 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hominy: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANDLER 1 W, NC US (USC00311420), adjusted for the elevation of Hominy.
Hominy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hominy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hominy?
Hominy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hominy is May–June and September–October. 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 Hominy
The closest live webcam is Canton, 10.8 miles SW of Hominy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hominy.
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Questions about Hominy
Where is Hominy, NC?
Hominy is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 4.1 miles SE of Bent Creek.
What county is Hominy in?
Hominy is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hominy, NC?
The ZIP code for Hominy is 28715.
What is the nearest town to Hominy?
Bent Creek, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hominy?
Yes. The closest is Canton, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hominy?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Hominy?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Hominy?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Hominy?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hominy?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hominy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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