Possumtrot, NC

Unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina

Possumtrot is a small unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 7.4 miles E of Burnsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28754.

Possumtrot at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Yancey County
ZIP code
28754
Nearest town
Burnsville (7.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.9028, -82.4286

Weather in Possumtrot now

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Possumtrot weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Possumtrot.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Possumtrot

What is the weather usually like in Possumtrot?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°55°71°88°44°26°Jan49°29°Feb56°34°Mar66°42°Apr73°49°May80°58°Jun83°61°Jul81°60°Aug76°54°Sep67°42°Oct57°34°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.5"Feb3.8"Mar4.2"Apr3.9"May4.4"Jun4.4"Jul4.3"Aug4.2"Sep2.6"Oct3.0"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Possumtrot: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURNSVILLE AG, NC US (USC00311248), adjusted for the elevation of Possumtrot.

Possumtrot weather month by month

January
44° 26°F
3.8 in of rain
February
49° 29°F
3.5 in of rain
March
56° 34°F
3.8 in of rain
April
66° 42°F
4.2 in of rain
May
73° 49°F
3.9 in of rain
June
80° 58°F
4.4 in of rain
July
83° 61°F
4.4 in of rain
August
81° 60°F
4.3 in of rain
September
76° 54°F
4.2 in of rain
October
67° 42°F
2.6 in of rain
November
57° 34°F
3.0 in of rain
December
48° 29°F
3.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Possumtrot through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:40 PM10 h 2 min
February7:15 AM6:12 PM10 h 57 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:04 PM13 h 9 min
May6:22 AM8:29 PM14 h 7 min
June6:11 AM8:49 PM14 h 38 min
July6:23 AM8:47 PM14 h 24 min
August6:47 AM8:21 PM13 h 33 min
September7:11 AM7:38 PM12 h 27 min
October7:35 AM6:55 PM11 h 20 min
November7:04 AM5:23 PM10 h 18 min
December7:31 AM5:18 PM9 h 47 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Possumtrot?

Possumtrot has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Possumtrot is May–June and August–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 Possumtrot

The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 5.4 miles SE of Possumtrot.

Concord: mountain air country clubConcord · 5.4 mi SEOn Windy
Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North CarolinaPensacola · 7.7 mi SEOn Windy
Montreat › NorthMontreat · 13.1 mi SEOn Windy
Black MountainBlack Mountain · 20.6 mi SOn Windy
Tusculum › South-west: Hensley Airpark Aviation CommunityTusculum · 24.1 mi NWOn Windy
Tusculum PlaceTusculum Place · 27.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Possumtrot.

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Questions about Possumtrot

Where is Possumtrot, NC?

Possumtrot is an unincorporated community in Yancey County, North Carolina, 7.4 miles E of Burnsville.

What county is Possumtrot in?

Possumtrot is in Yancey County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Possumtrot, NC?

The ZIP code for Possumtrot is 28754.

What is the nearest town to Possumtrot?

Burnsville, 7.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Possumtrot?

Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 5.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Possumtrot?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Possumtrot?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Possumtrot?

About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Possumtrot?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Possumtrot?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Possumtrot have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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