Rugby, NC

Unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina

Rugby is a small unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina. It is 1.1 miles E of Mountain Home, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28791.

Rugby at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Henderson County
ZIP code
28791
Nearest town
Mountain Home (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.3653, -82.5206

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Rugby weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rugby.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rugby

What is the weather usually like in Rugby?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°39°55°72°88°47°27°Jan51°29°Feb58°35°Mar67°42°Apr74°51°May80°59°Jun83°63°Jul82°62°Aug77°56°Sep68°44°Oct58°34°Nov50°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan3.6"Feb3.9"Mar4.3"Apr4.2"May4.8"Jun5.3"Jul4.7"Aug4.4"Sep3.5"Oct3.9"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Rugby: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHEVILLE 13 S, NC US (USW00053878), adjusted for the elevation of Rugby.

Rugby weather month by month

January
47° 27°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
51° 29°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
58° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
67° 42°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 59°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 63°F
5.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
82° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
77° 56°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 34°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 30°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rugby through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:42 PM10 h 5 min
February7:14 AM6:13 PM10 h 58 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:04 PM13 h 8 min
May6:24 AM8:28 PM14 h 4 min
June6:13 AM8:48 PM14 h 34 min
July6:25 AM8:46 PM14 h 21 min
August6:48 AM8:20 PM13 h 32 min
September7:11 AM7:38 PM12 h 26 min
October7:35 AM6:56 PM11 h 21 min
November7:04 AM5:25 PM10 h 21 min
December7:30 AM5:20 PM9 h 50 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Rugby?

Rugby has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 51.4 inches (1,306 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Rugby 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 Rugby

The closest live webcam is Canton, 13.4 miles W of Rugby.

CantonCanton · 13.4 mi WOn Windy
Canton › SouthCanton · 13.4 mi WOn Windy
Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC LineGap Creek · 13.7 mi SOn Windy
Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney RockLake Lure · 15.9 mi EOn Windy
Black MountainBlack Mountain · 20.7 mi NEOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 22.8 mi SEOn Windy
Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4unknown · 26.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rugby.

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Questions about Rugby

Where is Rugby, NC?

Rugby is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina, 1.1 miles E of Mountain Home.

What county is Rugby in?

Rugby is in Henderson County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rugby, NC?

The ZIP code for Rugby is 28791.

What is the nearest town to Rugby?

Mountain Home, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rugby?

Yes. The closest is Canton, 13.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rugby?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rugby?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Rugby?

About 51.4 inches (1,306 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rugby?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rugby?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rugby have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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