Swannanoa, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Swannanoa now

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Swannanoa weather by the hour

Swannanoa weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Swannanoa

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swannanoa

What is the weather usually like in Swannanoa?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°39°56°72°89°49°27°Jan52°29°Feb59°34°Mar68°42°Apr75°51°May81°59°Jun84°63°Jul83°62°Aug78°55°Sep69°44°Oct59°33°Nov51°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan3.7"Feb4.7"Mar4.6"Apr4.1"May4.4"Jun4.9"Jul4.6"Aug5.2"Sep3.8"Oct4.1"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Swannanoa: 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 Swannanoa.

Swannanoa weather month by month

January
49° 27°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
February
52° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
68° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
May
75° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
June
81° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
84° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
78° 55°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
59° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
December
51° 29°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Swannanoa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:41 PM10 h 4 min
February7:14 AM6:12 PM10 h 58 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:03 PM13 h 8 min
May6:22 AM8:28 PM14 h 5 min
June6:11 AM8:48 PM14 h 36 min
July6:24 AM8:46 PM14 h 22 min
August6:47 AM8:20 PM13 h 32 min
September7:11 AM7:38 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:55 PM11 h 20 min
November7:04 AM5:24 PM10 h 20 min
December7:30 AM5:19 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Swannanoa?

Swannanoa 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 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Swannanoa is May–June and September–October. At 2,195 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Swannanoa

What is the hottest month in Swannanoa?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Swannanoa?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Swannanoa?

About 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Swannanoa?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Swannanoa?

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

What climate does Swannanoa have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Swannanoa in November?

Highs average 59°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Swannanoa?

Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Swannanoa weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Swannanoa.

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