Sapphire, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Sapphire is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 5.4 miles W of Cashiers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28774.
Sapphire at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28774
- Nearest town
- Cashiers (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1069, -83.0031
Weather in Sapphire now
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Sapphire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sapphire.
This week in Sapphire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sapphire
What is the weather usually like in Sapphire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 96.3 inprecipitation per year · 2,447 mm
- 11.6 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sapphire: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE TOXAWAY 2 SW, NC US (USC00314788), adjusted for the elevation of Sapphire.
Sapphire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sapphire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sapphire?
Sapphire has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 96.3 inches (2,447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sapphire is May–June and August–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 Sapphire
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 24.8 miles NE of Sapphire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sapphire.
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Questions about Sapphire
Where is Sapphire, NC?
Sapphire is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 5.4 miles W of Cashiers.
What county is Sapphire in?
Sapphire is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sapphire, NC?
The ZIP code for Sapphire is 28774.
What is the nearest town to Sapphire?
Cashiers, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sapphire?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 24.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sapphire?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sapphire?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sapphire?
About 96.3 inches (2,447 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sapphire?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sapphire?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sapphire have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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