Skyland, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Skyland is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 1.4 miles SE of Royal Pines, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28803.
Skyland at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28803
- Nearest town
- Royal Pines (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4892, -82.5244
Weather in Skyland now
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Skyland weather by the hour
Skyland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skyland.
This week in Skyland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skyland
What is the weather usually like in Skyland?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,260 mm
- 10.3 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skyland: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHEVILLE RGNL AP, NC US (USW00003812), adjusted for the elevation of Skyland.
Skyland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skyland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Skyland?
Skyland has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skyland 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 Skyland
The closest live webcam is Canton, 14.2 miles SW of Skyland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Skyland.
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Questions about Skyland
Where is Skyland, NC?
Skyland is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 1.4 miles SE of Royal Pines.
What county is Skyland in?
Skyland is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Skyland, NC?
The ZIP code for Skyland is 28803.
What is the nearest town to Skyland?
Royal Pines, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skyland?
Yes. The closest is Canton, 14.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skyland?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Skyland?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Skyland?
About 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Skyland?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skyland?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skyland have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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