Stony Fork, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Stony Fork is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 10.0 miles W of Boone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28618.
Stony Fork at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28618
- Nearest town
- Boone (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2111, -81.4861
Weather in Stony Fork now
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Stony Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stony Fork.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stony Fork
What is the weather usually like in Stony Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 59.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,502 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stony Fork: 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 Stony Fork.
Stony Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stony Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Stony Fork?
Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 11.4 miles E of Stony Fork.
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Questions about Stony Fork
Where is Stony Fork, NC?
Stony Fork is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 10.0 miles W of Boone.
What county is Stony Fork in?
Stony Fork is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Stony Fork, NC?
The ZIP code for Stony Fork is 28618.
What is the nearest town to Stony Fork?
Boone, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stony Fork?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stony Fork?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Stony Fork?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Stony Fork?
About 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Stony Fork?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stony Fork?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stony Fork have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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