Smethport, NC

Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina

Smethport is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles E of Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28693.

Smethport at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Ashe County
ZIP code
28693
Nearest town
Jefferson (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.4264, -81.5019

Weather in Smethport now

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Smethport weather by the hour

Smethport weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Smethport

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smethport

What is the weather usually like in Smethport?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°34°52°69°86°43°22°Jan47°24°Feb53°29°Mar63°36°Apr71°45°May78°53°Jun81°58°Jul80°57°Aug75°50°Sep65°38°Oct55°29°Nov47°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.3"Feb4.1"Mar4.8"Apr5.3"May4.4"Jun4.8"Jul4.6"Aug4.4"Sep3.7"Oct3.6"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON 2 E, NC US (USC00314496), adjusted for the elevation of Smethport.

Smethport weather month by month

January
43° 22°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
February
47° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
53° 29°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
April
63° 36°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 45°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
81° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
80° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
75° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 29°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 24°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Smethport through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:35 PM10 h 0 min
February7:12 AM6:08 PM10 h 56 min
March7:35 AM7:34 PM11 h 59 min
April6:50 AM8:01 PM13 h 10 min
May6:17 AM8:27 PM14 h 9 min
June6:06 AM8:47 PM14 h 41 min
July6:18 AM8:45 PM14 h 27 min
August6:42 AM8:18 PM13 h 35 min
September7:07 AM7:34 PM12 h 27 min
October7:32 AM6:51 PM11 h 19 min
November7:02 AM5:19 PM10 h 16 min
December7:29 AM5:13 PM9 h 44 min

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

What is the weather like in Smethport?

Smethport has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Smethport 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 Smethport

The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 20.8 miles SE of Smethport.

Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 22.4 mi SWOn Windy
Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson CoIndependence · 23.7 mi NEOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 26.5 mi SWOn Windy
McMullin: I-81 - MM 41.7 - NBMcMullin · 26.9 mi NOn Windy
Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 34.2 - MChilhowie · 27.1 mi NWOn Windy
Seven Mile Ford: I-81/ MM 39.2/ NBSeven Mile Ford · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
McMullin: I-81 - MM 40.8 - SBMcMullin · 27.2 mi NOn Windy
Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 35.4 - SBChilhowie · 27.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smethport.

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Questions about Smethport

Where is Smethport, NC?

Smethport is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles E of Jefferson.

What county is Smethport in?

Smethport is in Ashe County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Smethport, NC?

The ZIP code for Smethport is 28693.

What is the nearest town to Smethport?

Jefferson, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Smethport?

Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 20.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Smethport?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Smethport?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Smethport?

About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Smethport?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Smethport?

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

What climate does Smethport have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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