Rufus, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Rufus is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 9.1 miles N of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28611.
Rufus at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28611
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (9.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9986, -81.6414
Weather in Rufus now
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Rufus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rufus.
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What is the weather usually like in Rufus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 4.1 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rufus: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LENOIR, NC US (USC00314938), adjusted for the elevation of Rufus.
Rufus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rufus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 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 | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rufus?
Rufus has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rufus 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 Rufus
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 9.6 miles N of Rufus.
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Questions about Rufus
Where is Rufus, NC?
Rufus is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 9.1 miles N of Blowing Rock.
What county is Rufus in?
Rufus is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rufus, NC?
The ZIP code for Rufus is 28611.
What is the nearest town to Rufus?
Blowing Rock, 9.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rufus?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rufus?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rufus?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rufus?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rufus?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rufus?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rufus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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