Murchison, NC
Unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina
Murchison is a small unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 6.1 miles N of Burnsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28714.
Murchison at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Yancey County
- ZIP code
- 28714
- Nearest town
- Burnsville (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8297, -82.3161
Weather in Murchison now
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Murchison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murchison.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murchison
What is the weather usually like in Murchison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 81.1 inprecipitation per year · 2,060 mm
- 89.1 insnowfall per year · 226 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murchison: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT MITCHELL, NC US (USC00315923), adjusted for the elevation of Murchison.
Murchison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murchison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Murchison?
Murchison has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 81.1 inches (2,060 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 89 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Murchison 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 Murchison
The closest live webcam is Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North Carolina, 1.3 miles N of Murchison.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Murchison.
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Questions about Murchison
Where is Murchison, NC?
Murchison is an unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina, 6.1 miles N of Burnsville.
What county is Murchison in?
Murchison is in Yancey County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Murchison, NC?
The ZIP code for Murchison is 28714.
What is the nearest town to Murchison?
Burnsville, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murchison?
Yes. The closest is Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North Carolina, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murchison?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Murchison?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Murchison?
About 81.1 inches (2,060 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Murchison?
Yes, about 89 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murchison?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murchison have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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