Shallow Ford, NC
Unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina
Shallow Ford is a small unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina. It is 9.4 miles N of Bryson City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28713.
Shallow Ford at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Swain County
- ZIP code
- 28713
- Nearest town
- Bryson City (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2964, -83.4958
Weather in Shallow Ford now
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Shallow Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shallow Ford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shallow Ford
What is the weather usually like in Shallow Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shallow Ford: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN, NC US (USC00313228), adjusted for the elevation of Shallow Ford.
Shallow Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shallow Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shallow Ford?
Shallow Ford 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 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shallow Ford is May and August to 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 Shallow Ford
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 9.7 miles N of Shallow Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shallow Ford.
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Questions about Shallow Ford
Where is Shallow Ford, NC?
Shallow Ford is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, 9.4 miles N of Bryson City.
What county is Shallow Ford in?
Shallow Ford is in Swain County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shallow Ford, NC?
The ZIP code for Shallow Ford is 28713.
What is the nearest town to Shallow Ford?
Bryson City, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shallow Ford?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shallow Ford?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shallow Ford?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Shallow Ford?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Shallow Ford?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shallow Ford?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shallow Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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