Mission, NC
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Mission is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It is 5.6 miles W of Murphy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28902.
Mission at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 28902
- Nearest town
- Murphy (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0711, -83.9300
Weather in Mission now
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Mission weather by the hour
Mission weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mission.
This week in Mission
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mission
What is the weather usually like in Mission?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,506 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mission: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Mission.
Mission weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mission through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Mission?
Mission has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Mission 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 Mission
The closest live webcam is Cedar Cliff, 9.1 miles SE of Mission.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Mission.
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Questions about Mission
Where is Mission, NC?
Mission is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, 5.6 miles W of Murphy.
What county is Mission in?
Mission is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Mission, NC?
The ZIP code for Mission is 28902.
What is the nearest town to Mission?
Murphy, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mission?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Cliff, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mission?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Mission?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Mission?
About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Mission?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Mission?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mission have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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