Scaly Mountain, NC

Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina

Scaly Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles SW of Sky Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28775.

Scaly Mountain at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Macon County
ZIP code
28775
Nearest town
Sky Valley (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.0117, -83.3164

Weather in Scaly Mountain now

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Scaly Mountain weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scaly Mountain

What is the weather usually like in Scaly Mountain?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°56°74°91°52°26°Jan55°29°Feb62°35°Mar71°42°Apr78°50°May83°57°Jun86°61°Jul85°60°Aug80°54°Sep72°43°Oct62°33°Nov54°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.1"Jan6.5"Feb6.7"Mar6.1"Apr5.3"May5.9"Jun5.1"Jul5.3"Aug5.7"Sep5.1"Oct6.1"Nov7.3"Dec

Best time to visit Scaly Mountain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COWEETA EXP STN, NC US (USC00312102), adjusted for the elevation of Scaly Mountain.

Scaly Mountain weather month by month

January
52° 26°F
7.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
55° 29°F
6.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
62° 35°F
6.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
71° 42°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 50°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 57°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
86° 61°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 54°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
72° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 33°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 28°F
7.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scaly Mountain through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:46 PM10 h 7 min
February7:17 AM6:17 PM10 h 59 min
March7:42 AM7:42 PM11 h 59 min
April6:59 AM8:06 PM13 h 7 min
May6:27 AM8:31 PM14 h 3 min
June6:17 AM8:50 PM14 h 32 min
July6:29 AM8:49 PM14 h 19 min
August6:52 AM8:23 PM13 h 30 min
September7:15 AM7:41 PM12 h 26 min
October7:38 AM6:59 PM11 h 21 min
November7:06 AM5:29 PM10 h 22 min
December7:32 AM5:24 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Scaly Mountain?

Scaly Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scaly Mountain 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 Scaly Mountain

The closest live webcam is Clayton, 10.3 miles SW of Scaly Mountain.

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ClarkesvilleClarkesville · 29.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scaly Mountain.

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Questions about Scaly Mountain

Where is Scaly Mountain, NC?

Scaly Mountain is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles SW of Sky Valley.

What county is Scaly Mountain in?

Scaly Mountain is in Macon County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Scaly Mountain, NC?

The ZIP code for Scaly Mountain is 28775.

What is the nearest town to Scaly Mountain?

Sky Valley, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scaly Mountain?

Yes. The closest is Clayton, 10.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scaly Mountain?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Scaly Mountain?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Scaly Mountain?

About 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Scaly Mountain?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scaly Mountain?

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

What climate does Scaly Mountain have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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