Prentiss, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Prentiss is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 4.0 miles N of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28734.
Prentiss at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28734
- Nearest town
- Franklin (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1211, -83.3792
Weather in Prentiss now
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Prentiss weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prentiss.
This week in Prentiss
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prentiss
What is the weather usually like in Prentiss?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prentiss: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN, NC US (USC00313228), adjusted for the elevation of Prentiss.
Prentiss weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prentiss through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Prentiss?
Prentiss has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prentiss is May and August to 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 Prentiss
The closest live webcam is Clayton, 16.8 miles S of Prentiss.
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Questions about Prentiss
Where is Prentiss, NC?
Prentiss is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 4.0 miles N of Franklin.
What county is Prentiss in?
Prentiss is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Prentiss, NC?
The ZIP code for Prentiss is 28734.
What is the nearest town to Prentiss?
Franklin, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prentiss?
Yes. The closest is Clayton, 16.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prentiss?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Prentiss?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Prentiss?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Prentiss?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prentiss?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prentiss have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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