Kelsey, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Kelsey is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 3.3 miles E of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Kelsey at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1222, -81.7250
Weather in Kelsey now
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Kelsey weather by the hour
Kelsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelsey.
This week in Kelsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelsey
What is the weather usually like in Kelsey?
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 Kelsey: 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 Kelsey.
Kelsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelsey 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 | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 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 18 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kelsey?
Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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 Kelsey
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 2.8 miles E of Kelsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelsey.
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Other communities near Kelsey
- The Forest at Blowing Rock0.4 mi SE
- Boone Fork0.8 mi W
- Ansley Heights1.3 mi NE
- Hemlock Ridge2.4 mi W
- Echo Park3.2 mi E
- Shulls Mill3.7 mi N
- Shulls Mill3.7 mi N
- Ski Mountain3.9 mi NE
- Ski Mountain3.9 mi NE
- Upton4.0 mi SE
- Hounds Ear4.0 mi N
- Valley Creek4.4 mi W
- Bailey Camp4.6 mi E
- Apple Ridge4.7 mi E
- Poplar Grove5.3 mi N
Questions about Kelsey
Where is Kelsey, NC?
Kelsey is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 3.3 miles E of Blowing Rock.
What county is Kelsey in?
Kelsey is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Kelsey, NC?
The ZIP code for Kelsey is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Kelsey?
Blowing Rock, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelsey?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelsey?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelsey?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Kelsey?
About 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Kelsey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kelsey?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kelsey have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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