Hughes, NC
Unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina
Hughes is a small unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. It is 2.8 miles NE of Newland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28652.
Hughes at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Avery County
- ZIP code
- 28652
- Nearest town
- Newland (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0597, -81.9644
Weather in Hughes now
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Hughes weather by the hour
Hughes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hughes.
This week in Hughes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hughes
What is the weather usually like in Hughes?
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 Hughes: 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 Hughes.
Hughes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hughes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:45 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 18 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hughes?
Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 7.9 miles NE of Hughes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hughes.
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Questions about Hughes
Where is Hughes, NC?
Hughes is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, 2.8 miles NE of Newland.
What county is Hughes in?
Hughes is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Hughes, NC?
The ZIP code for Hughes is 28652.
What is the nearest town to Hughes?
Newland, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hughes?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hughes?
July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Hughes?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Hughes?
About 64.8 inches (1,645 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Hughes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hughes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hughes have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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