Hounds Ear, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Hounds Ear is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 2.4 miles SW of Foscoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Hounds Ear at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Foscoe (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1778, -81.7453
Weather in Hounds Ear now
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Hounds Ear weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hounds Ear.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hounds Ear
What is the weather usually like in Hounds Ear?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 64.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,630 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hounds Ear: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Hounds Ear.
Hounds Ear weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hounds Ear 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 | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:07 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 17 min |
| December | 7:29 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 Hounds Ear?
Hounds Ear 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Hounds Ear 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 Hounds Ear
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 4.8 miles SE of Hounds Ear.
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- Shulls Mill0.3 mi S
- Shulls Mill0.3 mi S
- Poplar Grove2.5 mi NE
- Hodges Gap3.2 mi NE
- Ansley Heights3.3 mi SE
- Valley Creek3.8 mi SW
- Matney3.8 mi W
- Boone Fork3.9 mi S
- Lovill4.0 mi N
- Dougherty Heights subdivision4.0 mi NE
- Kelsey4.0 mi S
- Hemlock Ridge4.3 mi S
- The Forest at Blowing Rock4.4 mi S
- Ski Mountain4.8 mi E
- Ski Mountain4.8 mi E
Questions about Hounds Ear
Where is Hounds Ear, NC?
Hounds Ear is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 2.4 miles SW of Foscoe.
What county is Hounds Ear in?
Hounds Ear is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hounds Ear, NC?
The ZIP code for Hounds Ear is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Hounds Ear?
Foscoe, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hounds Ear?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hounds Ear?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Hounds Ear?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Hounds Ear?
About 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hounds Ear?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hounds Ear?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hounds Ear have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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