Slickrock Ford, NC

Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina

Slickrock Ford is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 8.3 miles E of Franklin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28734.

Slickrock Ford at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Macon County
ZIP code
28734
Nearest town
Franklin (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.1992, -83.5250

Weather in Slickrock Ford now

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Slickrock Ford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slickrock Ford.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slickrock Ford

What is the weather usually like in Slickrock Ford?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°55°72°89°48°26°Jan53°29°Feb60°35°Mar69°42°Apr76°51°May82°60°Jun84°64°Jul83°63°Aug78°57°Sep70°44°Oct60°33°Nov51°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar5.0"Apr4.5"May5.0"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.3"Sep3.8"Oct4.3"Nov5.2"Dec

Best time to visit Slickrock 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 Slickrock Ford.

Slickrock Ford weather month by month

January
48° 26°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
February
53° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
March
60° 35°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
69° 42°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
5.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
83° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
78° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 29°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Slickrock Ford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:46 PM10 h 6 min
February7:18 AM6:17 PM10 h 59 min
March7:42 AM7:42 PM11 h 59 min
April7:00 AM8:08 PM13 h 7 min
May6:28 AM8:32 PM14 h 4 min
June6:17 AM8:51 PM14 h 34 min
July6:29 AM8:50 PM14 h 20 min
August6:52 AM8:24 PM13 h 31 min
September7:15 AM7:42 PM12 h 26 min
October7:39 AM7:00 PM11 h 21 min
November7:07 AM5:29 PM10 h 21 min
December7:33 AM5:24 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Slickrock Ford?

Slickrock 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 Slickrock 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 Slickrock Ford

The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 16.6 miles N of Slickrock Ford.

Bryson CityBryson City · 16.6 mi NOn Windy
Hiawassee › South-east: Bell Creek Road - North Main StreetHiawassee · 21.4 mi SWOn Windy
HiawasseeHiawassee · 21.7 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar CliffCedar Cliff · 23.2 mi SWOn Windy
ClaytonClayton · 23.3 mi SOn Windy
ClaytonClayton · 23.5 mi SOn Windy
Gatlinburg › East: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee, United StatesGatlinburg · 27.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slickrock Ford.

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Questions about Slickrock Ford

Where is Slickrock Ford, NC?

Slickrock Ford is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 8.3 miles E of Franklin.

What county is Slickrock Ford in?

Slickrock Ford is in Macon County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Slickrock Ford, NC?

The ZIP code for Slickrock Ford is 28734.

What is the nearest town to Slickrock Ford?

Franklin, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Slickrock Ford?

Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 16.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Slickrock Ford?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Slickrock Ford?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Slickrock Ford?

About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Slickrock Ford?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Slickrock Ford?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Slickrock Ford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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