Retreat, NC
Unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina
Retreat is a small unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina. It is 5.6 miles NW of Waynesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28716.
Retreat at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Haywood County
- ZIP code
- 28716
- Nearest town
- Waynesville (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4506, -82.9092
Weather in Retreat now
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Retreat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Retreat.
This week in Retreat
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Retreat
What is the weather usually like in Retreat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,276 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Retreat: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAYNESVILLE 1 E, NC US (USC00319147), adjusted for the elevation of Retreat.
Retreat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Retreat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Retreat?
Retreat has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Retreat 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 Retreat
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 9.3 miles E of Retreat.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Retreat.
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Questions about Retreat
Where is Retreat, NC?
Retreat is an unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina, 5.6 miles NW of Waynesville.
What county is Retreat in?
Retreat is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Retreat, NC?
The ZIP code for Retreat is 28716.
What is the nearest town to Retreat?
Waynesville, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Retreat?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Retreat?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Retreat?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Retreat?
About 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Retreat?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Retreat?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Retreat have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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