Shumont, NC
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Shumont is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 1.4 miles S of Chimney Rock Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28710.
Shumont at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 28710
- Nearest town
- Chimney Rock Village (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4708, -82.2589
Weather in Shumont now
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Shumont weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shumont.
This week in Shumont
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shumont
What is the weather usually like in Shumont?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shumont: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LURE 2, NC US (USC00314764), adjusted for the elevation of Shumont.
Shumont weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shumont through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shumont?
Shumont has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shumont 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 Shumont
The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 2.7 miles S of Shumont.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shumont.
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Questions about Shumont
Where is Shumont, NC?
Shumont is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 1.4 miles S of Chimney Rock Village.
What county is Shumont in?
Shumont is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shumont, NC?
The ZIP code for Shumont is 28710.
What is the nearest town to Shumont?
Chimney Rock Village, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shumont?
Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shumont?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shumont?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shumont?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shumont?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shumont?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shumont have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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