Summerhaven, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Summerhaven is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.6 miles S of Swannanoa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28778.
Summerhaven at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28778
- Nearest town
- Swannanoa (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6381, -82.3917
Weather in Summerhaven now
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Summerhaven weather by the hour
Summerhaven weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Summerhaven.
This week in Summerhaven
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summerhaven
What is the weather usually like in Summerhaven?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Summerhaven: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACK MTN 2 W, NC US (USC00310843), adjusted for the elevation of Summerhaven.
Summerhaven weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Summerhaven through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Summerhaven?
Summerhaven has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Summerhaven is May–June 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 Summerhaven
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 4.2 miles E of Summerhaven.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Summerhaven.
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Map of Summerhaven, NC
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Other communities near Summerhaven
- Walkertown3.1 mi E
- Wilson3.6 mi SW
- Sherwood Forest3.8 mi SW
- Rattlesnake Lodge4.2 mi NW
- Rattlesnake Lodge4.2 mi NW
- Riceville4.4 mi W
- Swannanoa Hills5.5 mi SW
- Azalea6.0 mi SW
- Ridgecrest6.2 mi E
- Rolling Green6.6 mi W
- Oteen6.6 mi SW
- Happy Valley6.9 mi W
- Dogwood Grove7.2 mi SW
- Beverly Hills7.3 mi SW
- Hawthorne7.4 mi SW
Questions about Summerhaven
Where is Summerhaven, NC?
Summerhaven is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.6 miles S of Swannanoa.
What county is Summerhaven in?
Summerhaven is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Summerhaven, NC?
The ZIP code for Summerhaven is 28778.
What is the nearest town to Summerhaven?
Swannanoa, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Summerhaven?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 4.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Summerhaven?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Summerhaven?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Summerhaven?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Summerhaven?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Summerhaven?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Summerhaven have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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