Ski Mountain, NC

Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina

Ski Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 1.6 miles S of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.

Ski Mountain at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Watauga County
ZIP code
28605
Nearest town
Blowing Rock (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.1519, -81.6647

Weather in Ski Mountain now

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Ski Mountain weather by the hour

Ski Mountain weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ski Mountain

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ski Mountain

What is the weather usually like in Ski Mountain?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°33°49°66°82°39°21°Jan42°24°Feb50°30°Mar60°40°Apr67°48°May73°55°Jun77°60°Jul75°58°Aug70°53°Sep60°42°Oct51°32°Nov42°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan4.1"Feb5.0"Mar5.8"Apr6.1"May5.6"Jun5.6"Jul6.5"Aug6.9"Sep5.0"Oct4.4"Nov6.4"Dec

Best time to visit Ski Mountain: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Ski Mountain.

Ski Mountain weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
5.1 in of rain
February
42° 24°F
4.1 in of rain
March
50° 30°F
5.0 in of rain
April
60° 40°F
5.8 in of rain
May
67° 48°F
6.1 in of rain
June
73° 55°F
5.6 in of rain
July
77° 60°F
5.6 in of rain
August
75° 58°F
6.5 in of rain
September
70° 53°F
6.9 in of rain
October
60° 42°F
5.0 in of rain
November
51° 32°F
4.4 in of rain
December
42° 26°F
6.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Ski Mountain through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:37 PM10 h 1 min
February7:12 AM6:09 PM10 h 56 min
March7:35 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:01 PM13 h 10 min
May6:18 AM8:27 PM14 h 8 min
June6:07 AM8:46 PM14 h 39 min
July6:19 AM8:45 PM14 h 25 min
August6:43 AM8:18 PM13 h 34 min
September7:08 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:32 AM6:52 PM11 h 19 min
November7:02 AM5:20 PM10 h 17 min
December7:28 AM5:14 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Ski Mountain?

Ski Mountain has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Ski Mountain is June to 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 Ski Mountain

The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 1.4 miles SW of Ski Mountain.

Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 1.4 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 11.6 mi WOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 12.5 mi WOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 12.8 mi WOn Windy
Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 21.3 mi EOn Windy
Granite Falls › NorthGranite Falls · 25.2 mi SEOn Windy
MorgantonMorganton · 28.1 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ski Mountain

Where is Ski Mountain, NC?

Ski Mountain is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 1.6 miles S of Blowing Rock.

What county is Ski Mountain in?

Ski Mountain is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Ski Mountain, NC?

The ZIP code for Ski Mountain is 28605.

What is the nearest town to Ski Mountain?

Blowing Rock, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ski Mountain?

Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ski Mountain?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Ski Mountain?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Ski Mountain?

About 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Ski Mountain?

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

When is the best time to visit Ski Mountain?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ski Mountain have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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