Tapoco, NC
Unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina
Tapoco is a small unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina. It is 6.3 miles E of Fontana Dam, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28771.
Tapoco at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Graham County
- ZIP code
- 28771
- Nearest town
- Fontana Dam (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4433, -83.9369
Weather in Tapoco now
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Tapoco weather by the hour
Tapoco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tapoco.
This week in Tapoco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tapoco
What is the weather usually like in Tapoco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 56.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,426 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tapoco: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAPOCO, NC US (USC00318492), adjusted for the elevation of Tapoco.
Tapoco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tapoco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tapoco?
Tapoco has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 56.1 inches (1,426 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Tapoco is April–May and September–October. 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 Tapoco
The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 20.2 miles N of Tapoco.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tapoco.
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Questions about Tapoco
Where is Tapoco, NC?
Tapoco is an unincorporated community in Graham County, North Carolina, 6.3 miles E of Fontana Dam.
What county is Tapoco in?
Tapoco is in Graham County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Tapoco, NC?
The ZIP code for Tapoco is 28771.
What is the nearest town to Tapoco?
Fontana Dam, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tapoco?
Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 20.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tapoco?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tapoco?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Tapoco?
About 56.1 inches (1,426 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tapoco?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tapoco?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tapoco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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