Ore Knob, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Ore Knob is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 7.8 miles W of Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28644.
Ore Knob at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28644
- Nearest town
- Jefferson (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4003, -81.3294
Weather in Ore Knob now
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Ore Knob weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ore Knob.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ore Knob
What is the weather usually like in Ore Knob?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,490 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ore Knob: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRANSOU, NC US (USC00318694), adjusted for the elevation of Ore Knob.
Ore Knob weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ore Knob through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ore Knob?
Ore Knob has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ore Knob 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 Ore Knob
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.3 miles S of Ore Knob.
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Questions about Ore Knob
Where is Ore Knob, NC?
Ore Knob is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 7.8 miles W of Jefferson.
What county is Ore Knob in?
Ore Knob is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ore Knob, NC?
The ZIP code for Ore Knob is 28644.
What is the nearest town to Ore Knob?
Jefferson, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ore Knob?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ore Knob?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Ore Knob?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Ore Knob?
About 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ore Knob?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ore Knob?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ore Knob have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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