Rich Mountain, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Rich Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 7.7 miles W of Cullowhee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28723.
Rich Mountain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28723
- Nearest town
- Cullowhee (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3222, -83.0461
Weather in Rich Mountain now
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Rich Mountain weather by the hour
Rich Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rich Mountain.
This week in Rich Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rich Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Rich Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rich Mountain: 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 Rich Mountain.
Rich Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rich Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rich Mountain?
Rich Mountain 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 Rich Mountain 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 Rich Mountain
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 17.4 miles E of Rich Mountain.
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Questions about Rich Mountain
Where is Rich Mountain, NC?
Rich Mountain is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 7.7 miles W of Cullowhee.
What county is Rich Mountain in?
Rich Mountain is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rich Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code for Rich Mountain is 28723.
What is the nearest town to Rich Mountain?
Cullowhee, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rich Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rich Mountain?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rich Mountain?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rich Mountain?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rich Mountain?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rich Mountain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rich Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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