Island Ford, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Island Ford is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles SW of Glenville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28783.
Island Ford at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28783
- Nearest town
- Glenville (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2306, -83.0406
Weather in Island Ford now
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Island Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Island Ford.
This week in Island Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Island Ford
What is the weather usually like in Island Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Island Ford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Island Ford.
Island Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Island Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Island Ford?
Island Ford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Island Ford is April–May 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 Island Ford
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 20.1 miles NE of Island Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Island Ford.
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Questions about Island Ford
Where is Island Ford, NC?
Island Ford is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles SW of Glenville.
What county is Island Ford in?
Island Ford is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Island Ford, NC?
The ZIP code for Island Ford is 28783.
What is the nearest town to Island Ford?
Glenville, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Island Ford?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 20.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Island Ford?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Island Ford?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Island Ford?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Island Ford?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Island Ford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Island Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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