Slate Mountain, NC
Unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina
Slate Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina. It is 4.7 miles SW of Flat Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24053.
Slate Mountain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Surry County
- ZIP code
- 24053
- Nearest town
- Flat Rock (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5369, -80.5061
Weather in Slate Mountain now
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Slate Mountain weather by the hour
Slate Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slate Mountain.
This week in Slate Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slate Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Slate Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,282 mm
- 8.2 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slate Mountain: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT AIRY 2 W, NC US (USC00315890), adjusted for the elevation of Slate Mountain.
Slate Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slate Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Slate Mountain?
Slate 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Slate Mountain is May–June 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 Slate Mountain
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 13.4 miles W of Slate Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slate Mountain.
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Questions about Slate Mountain
Where is Slate Mountain, NC?
Slate Mountain is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina, 4.7 miles SW of Flat Rock.
What county is Slate Mountain in?
Slate Mountain is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Slate Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code for Slate Mountain is 24053.
What is the nearest town to Slate Mountain?
Flat Rock, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slate Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slate Mountain?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Slate Mountain?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Slate Mountain?
About 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Slate Mountain?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slate Mountain?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slate Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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