Sweetgum, NC
Unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina
Sweetgum is a small unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles NW of Robbinsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28771.
Sweetgum at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Graham County
- ZIP code
- 28771
- Nearest town
- Robbinsville (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2911, -83.7711
Weather in Sweetgum now
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Sweetgum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetgum.
This week in Sweetgum
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What is the weather usually like in Sweetgum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 63.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,616 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetgum: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROBBINSVILLE AG 5 NE, NC US (USC00317344), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetgum.
Sweetgum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetgum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sweetgum?
Sweetgum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 63.6 inches (1,616 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 20.7 miles NE of Sweetgum.
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Questions about Sweetgum
Where is Sweetgum, NC?
Sweetgum is an unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles NW of Robbinsville.
What county is Sweetgum in?
Sweetgum is in Graham County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetgum, NC?
The ZIP code for Sweetgum is 28771.
What is the nearest town to Sweetgum?
Robbinsville, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetgum?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetgum?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetgum?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetgum?
About 63.6 inches (1,616 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sweetgum?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sweetgum?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetgum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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