Sutherland, NC

Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina

Sutherland is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 8.2 miles NW of Mountain City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37691.

Sutherland at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Watauga County
ZIP code
37691
Nearest town
Mountain City (8.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3942, -81.6919

Weather in Sutherland now

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Sutherland weather by the hour

Sutherland weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sutherland.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sutherland

What is the weather usually like in Sutherland?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°35°53°70°87°46°23°Jan49°25°Feb57°31°Mar67°39°Apr74°49°May80°56°Jun82°60°Jul81°59°Aug77°53°Sep68°41°Oct58°31°Nov49°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.4"Feb4.1"Mar4.3"Apr5.1"May4.5"Jun5.0"Jul4.2"Aug3.3"Sep2.8"Oct2.9"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Sutherland: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MTN CITY 2, TN US (USC00406292), adjusted for the elevation of Sutherland.

Sutherland weather month by month

January
46° 23°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
February
49° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
57° 31°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
67° 39°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 49°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 56°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 60°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
81° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 41°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
49° 26°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sutherland through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:36 PM10 h 0 min
February7:12 AM6:08 PM10 h 56 min
March7:35 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:02 PM13 h 10 min
May6:18 AM8:27 PM14 h 9 min
June6:06 AM8:47 PM14 h 40 min
July6:19 AM8:46 PM14 h 26 min
August6:43 AM8:18 PM13 h 35 min
September7:08 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:32 AM6:52 PM11 h 19 min
November7:02 AM5:19 PM10 h 16 min
December7:29 AM5:14 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Sutherland?

Sutherland 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sutherland 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 Sutherland

The closest live webcam is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 17.3 miles SW of Sutherland.

Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 17.3 mi SWOn Windy
Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United StatesBlowing Rock · 17.9 mi SOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 18.8 mi SWOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 19.6 mi SWOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 19.8 mi SWOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington CoAbingdon · 25.6 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: I-81 - MM 20.1 - SBAbingdon · 25.8 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: I-81 - MM 19.6 - SBAbingdon · 25.9 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: I-81 - MM 17.7 - NBAbingdon · 26.0 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sutherland.

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Questions about Sutherland

Where is Sutherland, NC?

Sutherland is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 8.2 miles NW of Mountain City.

What county is Sutherland in?

Sutherland is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sutherland, NC?

The ZIP code for Sutherland is 37691.

What is the nearest town to Sutherland?

Mountain City, 8.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sutherland?

Yes. The closest is Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USA, 17.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sutherland?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Sutherland?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Sutherland?

About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sutherland?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sutherland?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sutherland have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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