Speedwell, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Speedwell is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 0.9 miles NW of Forest Hills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28788.
Speedwell at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28788
- Nearest town
- Forest Hills (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2842, -83.1881
Weather in Speedwell now
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Speedwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Speedwell.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Speedwell
What is the weather usually like in Speedwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Speedwell: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Speedwell.
Speedwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Speedwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Speedwell?
Speedwell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Speedwell is April–May and September–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 Speedwell
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 17.7 miles NW of Speedwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Speedwell.
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Questions about Speedwell
Where is Speedwell, NC?
Speedwell is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 0.9 miles NW of Forest Hills.
What county is Speedwell in?
Speedwell is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Speedwell, NC?
The ZIP code for Speedwell is 28788.
What is the nearest town to Speedwell?
Forest Hills, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Speedwell?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Speedwell?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Speedwell?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Speedwell?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Speedwell?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Speedwell?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Speedwell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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