Mabel, NC

Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina

Mabel is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 2.3 miles SW of Cove Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28698.

Mabel at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Watauga County
ZIP code
28698
Nearest town
Cove Creek (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3172, -81.7689

Weather in Mabel now

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Mabel weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mabel.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mabel

What is the weather usually like in Mabel?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°35°52°68°84°42°24°Jan44°27°Feb52°33°Mar62°42°Apr70°50°May75°58°Jun79°61°Jul78°60°Aug73°54°Sep64°44°Oct53°35°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan3.7"Feb4.3"Mar4.6"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.2"Jul4.2"Aug2.9"Sep3.1"Oct3.0"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Mabel: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FLAT SPRINGS 1E, NC US (USC00313072), adjusted for the elevation of Mabel.

Mabel weather month by month

January
42° 24°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 12.6 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
April
62° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
70° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 11 wet days
June
75° 58°F
5.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
79° 61°F
5.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
78° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
73° 54°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
November
53° 35°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
4.0 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Mabel through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:37 PM10 h 0 min
February7:12 AM6:09 PM10 h 56 min
March7:36 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:02 PM13 h 10 min
May6:18 AM8:28 PM14 h 9 min
June6:07 AM8:47 PM14 h 40 min
July6:19 AM8:46 PM14 h 26 min
August6:43 AM8:19 PM13 h 35 min
September7:08 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:33 AM6:52 PM11 h 19 min
November7:03 AM5:20 PM10 h 17 min
December7:29 AM5:14 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Mabel?

Mabel has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Mabel 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 Mabel

The closest live webcam is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 10.5 miles SW of Mabel.

Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 10.5 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 12.1 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 12.8 mi SWOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 13.0 mi SWOn Windy
Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 13.6 mi SEOn Windy
Abingdon: I-81 - MM 17.7 - NBAbingdon · 28.6 mi NWOn Windy
Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 28.6 mi EOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington CoAbingdon · 28.7 mi NOn Windy
Abingdon: I-81 - MM 17.1 - SBAbingdon · 28.8 mi NWOn Windy

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Questions about Mabel

Where is Mabel, NC?

Mabel is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 2.3 miles SW of Cove Creek.

What county is Mabel in?

Mabel is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Mabel, NC?

The ZIP code for Mabel is 28698.

What is the nearest town to Mabel?

Cove Creek, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Mabel?

Yes. The closest is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 10.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Mabel?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Mabel?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Mabel?

About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Mabel?

Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Mabel?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Mabel have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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