Sonoma, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Haywood County, North Carolina
Sonoma is a historical community (former settlement) in Haywood County, North Carolina. It is 4.5 miles N of Clyde, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28716.
Sonoma at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Haywood County
- ZIP code
- 28716
- Nearest town
- Clyde (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4708, -82.8850
Weather in Sonoma now
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Sonoma weather by the hour
Sonoma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sonoma.
This week in Sonoma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sonoma
What is the weather usually like in Sonoma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,276 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sonoma: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAYNESVILLE 1 E, NC US (USC00319147), adjusted for the elevation of Sonoma.
Sonoma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sonoma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sonoma?
Sonoma has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sonoma is May–June and August–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 Sonoma
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 8.7 miles SE of Sonoma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sonoma.
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Questions about Sonoma
Where is Sonoma, NC?
Sonoma is a historical community (former settlement) in Haywood County, North Carolina, 4.5 miles N of Clyde.
What county is Sonoma in?
Sonoma is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sonoma, NC?
The ZIP code for Sonoma is 28716.
What is the nearest town to Sonoma?
Clyde, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sonoma?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sonoma?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sonoma?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sonoma?
About 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sonoma?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sonoma?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sonoma have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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