Pumpkintown, NC

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina

Pumpkintown is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 5.7 miles NE of Forest Hills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28788.

Pumpkintown at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
28788
Nearest town
Forest Hills (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.2539, -83.2822

Weather in Pumpkintown now

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Pumpkintown weather by the hour

Pumpkintown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Pumpkintown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pumpkintown

What is the weather usually like in Pumpkintown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°49°26°Jan53°28°Feb61°34°Mar70°42°Apr77°51°May82°59°Jun85°63°Jul84°62°Aug79°56°Sep70°44°Oct60°33°Nov51°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan4.6"Feb4.6"Mar4.7"Apr4.3"May5.1"Jun5.0"Jul4.3"Aug4.3"Sep3.2"Oct4.0"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Pumpkintown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Pumpkintown.

Pumpkintown weather month by month

January
49° 26°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
February
53° 28°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
March
61° 34°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
70° 42°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 59°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
85° 63°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
70° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
60° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 29°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pumpkintown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:45 PM10 h 5 min
February7:17 AM6:16 PM10 h 59 min
March7:42 AM7:41 PM11 h 59 min
April6:59 AM8:07 PM13 h 8 min
May6:27 AM8:31 PM14 h 4 min
June6:16 AM8:50 PM14 h 34 min
July6:28 AM8:49 PM14 h 20 min
August6:51 AM8:23 PM13 h 31 min
September7:14 AM7:41 PM12 h 26 min
October7:38 AM6:59 PM11 h 21 min
November7:06 AM5:28 PM10 h 21 min
December7:33 AM5:23 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Pumpkintown?

Pumpkintown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pumpkintown is April–May 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 Pumpkintown

The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 15.3 miles NW of Pumpkintown.

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Canton › SouthCanton · 31.5 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pumpkintown

Where is Pumpkintown, NC?

Pumpkintown is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 5.7 miles NE of Forest Hills.

What county is Pumpkintown in?

Pumpkintown is in Jackson County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Pumpkintown, NC?

The ZIP code for Pumpkintown is 28788.

What is the nearest town to Pumpkintown?

Forest Hills, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pumpkintown?

Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 15.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pumpkintown?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Pumpkintown?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Pumpkintown?

About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pumpkintown?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pumpkintown?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pumpkintown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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