Leicester, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Leicester is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 6.2 miles E of Woodfin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28748.
Leicester at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28748
- Nearest town
- Woodfin (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6550, -82.6964
Weather in Leicester now
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Leicester weather by the hour
Leicester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leicester.
This week in Leicester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leicester
What is the weather usually like in Leicester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 10.3 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leicester: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANDLER 1 W, NC US (USC00311420), adjusted for the elevation of Leicester.
Leicester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leicester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leicester?
Leicester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leicester is May–June 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 Leicester
The closest live webcam is Canton, 17.7 miles S of Leicester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leicester.
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Questions about Leicester
Where is Leicester, NC?
Leicester is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles E of Woodfin.
What county is Leicester in?
Leicester is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Leicester, NC?
The ZIP code for Leicester is 28748.
What is the nearest town to Leicester?
Woodfin, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leicester?
Yes. The closest is Canton, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leicester?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Leicester?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Leicester?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Leicester?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leicester?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leicester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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