Solo, NC

Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina

Solo is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 5.4 miles SW of Boone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28684.

Solo at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Watauga County
ZIP code
28684
Nearest town
Boone (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.2819, -81.6178

Weather in Solo now

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Solo weather by the hour

Solo weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Solo

What is the weather usually like in Solo?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°34°51°67°84°41°22°Jan45°24°Feb52°29°Mar62°37°Apr69°46°May76°54°Jun79°58°Jul78°56°Aug72°50°Sep63°39°Oct53°30°Nov45°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan3.6"Feb4.8"Mar5.5"Apr5.5"May5.6"Jun5.1"Jul5.6"Aug5.7"Sep4.7"Oct4.4"Nov4.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONE 1 SE, NC US (USC00310982), adjusted for the elevation of Solo.

Solo weather month by month

January
41° 22°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
February
45° 24°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
March
52° 29°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
62° 37°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
69° 46°F
5.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
76° 54°F
5.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
79° 58°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
78° 56°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
72° 50°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
63° 39°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
53° 30°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
45° 25°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Solo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:36 PM10 h 1 min
February7:12 AM6:08 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 9 min
June6:06 AM8:47 PM14 h 40 min
July6:19 AM8:45 PM14 h 26 min
August6:43 AM8:18 PM13 h 35 min
September7:07 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:32 AM6:51 PM11 h 19 min
November7:02 AM5:19 PM10 h 17 min
December7:29 AM5:14 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Solo?

Solo has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Solo 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 Solo

The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 10.7 miles S of Solo.

Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 10.7 mi SOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 16.4 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 17.3 mi SWOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 17.6 mi SWOn Windy
Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Roadunknown · 19.8 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Solo

Where is Solo, NC?

Solo is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 5.4 miles SW of Boone.

What county is Solo in?

Solo is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Solo, NC?

The ZIP code for Solo is 28684.

What is the nearest town to Solo?

Boone, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Solo?

Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 10.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Solo?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Solo?

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

How much does it rain in Solo?

About 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Solo?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Solo?

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

What climate does Solo have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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