Sylva, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sylva weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sylva.
This week in Sylva
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sylva
What is the weather usually like in Sylva?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sylva: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Sylva.
Sylva weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sylva through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sylva?
Sylva has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sylva is May and August to October. At 2,753 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 Sylva
What is the hottest month in Sylva?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sylva?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sylva?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sylva?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sylva?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sylva have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Sylva in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 31°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sylva?
Around 7:06 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:28 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sylva weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sylva.
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