Relief, NC
Unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Relief is a small unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It is 7.7 miles E of Bakersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Relief at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Mitchell County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Bakersville (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0342, -82.2936
Weather in Relief now
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Relief weather by the hour
Relief weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Relief.
This week in Relief
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Relief
What is the weather usually like in Relief?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,166 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Relief: 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 Relief.
Relief weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Relief through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Relief?
Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 11.8 miles S of Relief.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Relief.
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Questions about Relief
Where is Relief, NC?
Relief is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 7.7 miles E of Bakersville.
What county is Relief in?
Relief is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Relief, NC?
The ZIP code for Relief is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Relief?
Bakersville, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Relief?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Relief?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Relief?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Relief?
About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Relief?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Relief?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Relief have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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