Spear, NC
Unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina
Spear is a small unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. It is 5.2 miles E of Crossnore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28664.
Spear at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Avery County
- ZIP code
- 28664
- Nearest town
- Crossnore (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0222, -82.0239
Weather in Spear now
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Spear weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Spear.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spear
What is the weather usually like in Spear?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,453 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Spear: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPRUCE PINE 2 NE, NC US (USC00318221), adjusted for the elevation of Spear.
Spear weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Spear through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Spear?
Spear 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 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Spear 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 Spear
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 11.9 miles NE of Spear.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spear.
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Questions about Spear
Where is Spear, NC?
Spear is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, 5.2 miles E of Crossnore.
What county is Spear in?
Spear is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Spear, NC?
The ZIP code for Spear is 28664.
What is the nearest town to Spear?
Crossnore, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Spear?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Spear?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Spear?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Spear?
About 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Spear?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Spear?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Spear have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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