McDonald Mill, NC

Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina

McDonald Mill is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 6.3 miles SE of Sky Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28763.

McDonald Mill at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Macon County
ZIP code
28763
Nearest town
Sky Valley (6.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.0644, -83.4028

Weather in McDonald Mill now

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McDonald Mill weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald Mill

What is the weather usually like in McDonald Mill?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°56°74°91°52°26°Jan55°29°Feb62°35°Mar71°42°Apr78°50°May83°57°Jun86°61°Jul85°60°Aug80°54°Sep72°43°Oct62°33°Nov54°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.1"Jan6.5"Feb6.7"Mar6.1"Apr5.3"May5.9"Jun5.1"Jul5.3"Aug5.7"Sep5.1"Oct6.1"Nov7.3"Dec

Best time to visit McDonald Mill: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COWEETA EXP STN, NC US (USC00312102), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald Mill.

McDonald Mill weather month by month

January
52° 26°F
7.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
55° 29°F
6.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
62° 35°F
6.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
71° 42°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 50°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 57°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
86° 61°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 54°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
72° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 33°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 28°F
7.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in McDonald Mill through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:46 PM10 h 6 min
February7:17 AM6:17 PM10 h 59 min
March7:42 AM7:42 PM11 h 59 min
April6:59 AM8:07 PM13 h 7 min
May6:28 AM8:31 PM14 h 3 min
June6:17 AM8:50 PM14 h 33 min
July6:29 AM8:49 PM14 h 19 min
August6:52 AM8:23 PM13 h 31 min
September7:15 AM7:42 PM12 h 26 min
October7:38 AM7:00 PM11 h 21 min
November7:07 AM5:29 PM10 h 22 min
December7:33 AM5:24 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in McDonald Mill?

McDonald Mill has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit McDonald Mill is April–May 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 McDonald Mill

The closest live webcam is Clayton, 12.9 miles S of McDonald Mill.

ClaytonClayton · 12.9 mi SOn Windy
ClaytonClayton · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Hiawassee › South-east: Bell Creek Road - North Main StreetHiawassee · 21.6 mi WOn Windy
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Cedar CliffCedar Cliff · 24.8 mi WOn Windy
Bryson CityBryson City · 25.4 mi NOn Windy
HollywoodHollywood · 29.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McDonald Mill.

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Questions about McDonald Mill

Where is McDonald Mill, NC?

McDonald Mill is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 6.3 miles SE of Sky Valley.

What county is McDonald Mill in?

McDonald Mill is in Macon County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of McDonald Mill, NC?

The ZIP code for McDonald Mill is 28763.

What is the nearest town to McDonald Mill?

Sky Valley, 6.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near McDonald Mill?

Yes. The closest is Clayton, 12.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McDonald Mill?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in McDonald Mill?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in McDonald Mill?

About 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in McDonald Mill?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit McDonald Mill?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does McDonald Mill have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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