Richland, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Richland is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 5.1 miles NW of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Richland at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0797, -81.5983
Weather in Richland now
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Richland weather by the hour
Richland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richland.
This week in Richland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland
What is the weather usually like in Richland?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 66.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,689 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richland: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Richland.
Richland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richland?
Richland has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Richland is June to 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 Richland
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.9 miles NW of Richland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richland.
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Questions about Richland
Where is Richland, NC?
Richland is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 5.1 miles NW of Blowing Rock.
What county is Richland in?
Richland is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Richland, NC?
The ZIP code for Richland is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Richland?
Blowing Rock, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richland?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richland?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Richland?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Richland?
About 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Richland?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richland?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richland have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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