Ridgecrest, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Ridgecrest is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.1 miles NW of Montreat, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28770.
Ridgecrest at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28770
- Nearest town
- Montreat (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6206, -82.2828
Weather in Ridgecrest now
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Ridgecrest weather by the hour
Ridgecrest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ridgecrest.
This week in Ridgecrest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridgecrest
What is the weather usually like in Ridgecrest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ridgecrest: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACK MTN 2 W, NC US (USC00310843), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ridgecrest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 2.2 miles W of Ridgecrest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ridgecrest.
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Questions about Ridgecrest
Where is Ridgecrest, NC?
Ridgecrest is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.1 miles NW of Montreat.
What county is Ridgecrest in?
Ridgecrest is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgecrest, NC?
The ZIP code for Ridgecrest is 28770.
What is the nearest town to Ridgecrest?
Montreat, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ridgecrest?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ridgecrest?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ridgecrest?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ridgecrest?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ridgecrest?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ridgecrest?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ridgecrest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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