Leatherman, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Leatherman is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 7.3 miles S of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28734.
Leatherman at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28734
- Nearest town
- Franklin (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2853, -83.3783
Weather in Leatherman now
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Leatherman weather by the hour
Leatherman weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leatherman.
This week in Leatherman
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leatherman
What is the weather usually like in Leatherman?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leatherman: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN, NC US (USC00313228), adjusted for the elevation of Leatherman.
Leatherman weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leatherman through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leatherman?
Leatherman has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leatherman is May and August to 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 Leatherman
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 10.7 miles N of Leatherman.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leatherman.
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Questions about Leatherman
Where is Leatherman, NC?
Leatherman is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 7.3 miles S of Franklin.
What county is Leatherman in?
Leatherman is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Leatherman, NC?
The ZIP code for Leatherman is 28734.
What is the nearest town to Leatherman?
Franklin, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leatherman?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leatherman?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Leatherman?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Leatherman?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Leatherman?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leatherman?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leatherman have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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