Sunburst, NC
Unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina
Sunburst is a small unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina. It is 6.4 miles NW of Waynesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28786.
Sunburst at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Haywood County
- ZIP code
- 28786
- Nearest town
- Waynesville (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4106, -82.9322
Weather in Sunburst now
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Sunburst weather by the hour
Sunburst weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunburst.
This week in Sunburst
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunburst
What is the weather usually like in Sunburst?
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 Sunburst: 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 Sunburst.
Sunburst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunburst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 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 21 min |
| August | 6:50 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 Sunburst?
Sunburst 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 Sunburst 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 Sunburst
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 10.0 miles E of Sunburst.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunburst.
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Questions about Sunburst
Where is Sunburst, NC?
Sunburst is an unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina, 6.4 miles NW of Waynesville.
What county is Sunburst in?
Sunburst is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sunburst, NC?
The ZIP code for Sunburst is 28786.
What is the nearest town to Sunburst?
Waynesville, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunburst?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunburst?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunburst?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sunburst?
About 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sunburst?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunburst?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunburst have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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