Paint Fork, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Paint Fork is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.6 miles N of Barnardsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28787.
Paint Fork at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28787
- Nearest town
- Barnardsville (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7444, -82.4633
Weather in Paint Fork now
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Paint Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paint Fork.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paint Fork
What is the weather usually like in Paint Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paint Fork: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N FK 2, NC US (USC00316236), adjusted for the elevation of Paint Fork.
Paint Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paint Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 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 | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Paint Fork?
Paint Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Paint Fork is May–June 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 Paint Fork
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 10.9 miles NE of Paint Fork.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Paint Fork.
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Questions about Paint Fork
Where is Paint Fork, NC?
Paint Fork is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.6 miles N of Barnardsville.
What county is Paint Fork in?
Paint Fork is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Paint Fork, NC?
The ZIP code for Paint Fork is 28787.
What is the nearest town to Paint Fork?
Barnardsville, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paint Fork?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paint Fork?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Paint Fork?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Paint Fork?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Paint Fork?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Paint Fork?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paint Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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