Oval, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Oval is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 3.9 miles N of West Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28694.
Oval at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28694
- Nearest town
- West Jefferson (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3303, -81.4883
Weather in Oval now
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Oval weather by the hour
Oval weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oval.
This week in Oval
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oval
What is the weather usually like in Oval?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oval: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON 2 E, NC US (USC00314496), adjusted for the elevation of Oval.
Oval weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oval through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oval?
Oval has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oval 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 Oval
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.3 miles SE of Oval.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oval.
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Questions about Oval
Where is Oval, NC?
Oval is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 3.9 miles N of West Jefferson.
What county is Oval in?
Oval is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Oval, NC?
The ZIP code for Oval is 28694.
What is the nearest town to Oval?
West Jefferson, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oval?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oval?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Oval?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Oval?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Oval?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oval?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oval have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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