Richlands, NC
Unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Richlands is a small unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It is 6.4 miles W of Banner Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28740.
Richlands at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Mitchell County
- ZIP code
- 28740
- Nearest town
- Banner Hill (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0864, -82.3144
Weather in Richlands now
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Richlands weather by the hour
Richlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richlands.
This week in Richlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richlands
What is the weather usually like in Richlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,194 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richlands: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ERWIN 1 W, TN US (USC00402934), adjusted for the elevation of Richlands.
Richlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richlands 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 56 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 8 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 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 Richlands?
Richlands 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richlands 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 Richlands
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.1 miles S of Richlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richlands.
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Questions about Richlands
Where is Richlands, NC?
Richlands is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 6.4 miles W of Banner Hill.
What county is Richlands in?
Richlands is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Richlands, NC?
The ZIP code for Richlands is 28740.
What is the nearest town to Richlands?
Banner Hill, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richlands?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richlands?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Richlands?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Richlands?
About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Richlands?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richlands?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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