Lickskillet, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Lickskillet is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 4.8 miles E of Highlands, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28775.
Lickskillet at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28775
- Nearest town
- Highlands (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0475, -83.2814
Weather in Lickskillet now
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Lickskillet weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lickskillet.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lickskillet
What is the weather usually like in Lickskillet?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 88.3 inprecipitation per year · 2,242 mm
- 10.2 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lickskillet: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIGHLANDS, NC US (USC00314055), adjusted for the elevation of Lickskillet.
Lickskillet weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lickskillet through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lickskillet?
Lickskillet has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lickskillet 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 Lickskillet
The closest live webcam is Clayton, 13.4 miles SW of Lickskillet.
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Questions about Lickskillet
Where is Lickskillet, NC?
Lickskillet is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 4.8 miles E of Highlands.
What county is Lickskillet in?
Lickskillet is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Lickskillet, NC?
The ZIP code for Lickskillet is 28775.
What is the nearest town to Lickskillet?
Highlands, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lickskillet?
Yes. The closest is Clayton, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lickskillet?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Lickskillet?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lickskillet?
About 88.3 inches (2,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Lickskillet?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lickskillet?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lickskillet have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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