Ravensford, NC
Unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina
Ravensford is a small unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina. It is 1.7 miles S of Cherokee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28789.
Ravensford at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Swain County
- ZIP code
- 28789
- Nearest town
- Cherokee (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5108, -83.2956
Weather in Ravensford now
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Ravensford weather by the hour
Ravensford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ravensford.
This week in Ravensford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ravensford
What is the weather usually like in Ravensford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 56.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,440 mm
- 6.5 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ravensford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHEROKEE, NC US (USC00316341), adjusted for the elevation of Ravensford.
Ravensford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ravensford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ravensford?
Ravensford 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 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ravensford 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 Ravensford
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 10.1 miles SW of Ravensford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ravensford.
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Questions about Ravensford
Where is Ravensford, NC?
Ravensford is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, 1.7 miles S of Cherokee.
What county is Ravensford in?
Ravensford is in Swain County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ravensford, NC?
The ZIP code for Ravensford is 28789.
What is the nearest town to Ravensford?
Cherokee, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ravensford?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ravensford?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ravensford?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ravensford?
About 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Ravensford?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ravensford?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ravensford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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