Three Forks, NC
Unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina
Three Forks is a small unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina. It is 10.4 miles N of Cosby, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28785.
Three Forks at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Swain County
- ZIP code
- 28785
- Nearest town
- Cosby (10.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6447, -83.2622
Weather in Three Forks now
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Three Forks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Three Forks.
This week in Three Forks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Three Forks
What is the weather usually like in Three Forks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 73.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,876 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Three Forks: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATALOOCHEE, NC US (USC00311564), adjusted for the elevation of Three Forks.
Three Forks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Three Forks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:18 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 | 8:32 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Three Forks?
Three Forks has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 73.9 inches (1,876 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Three Forks 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 Three Forks
The closest live webcam is Clyde › North-east, 12.0 miles E of Three Forks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Three Forks.
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- Nellie8.5 mi E
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- Ola9.4 mi E
- Ravensford9.4 mi S
- Ravensford9.4 mi S
- Jenkins Mill9.9 mi N
- Cataloochee10.2 mi E
- Catons Grove10.6 mi N
- Oconaluftee Indian Village11.4 mi S
- Paint Town12.3 mi S
- Bryson Place12.3 mi SW
- Suttontown12.4 mi E
- Waterville12.6 mi NE
- Naillontown13.0 mi NE
Questions about Three Forks
Where is Three Forks, NC?
Three Forks is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, 10.4 miles N of Cosby.
What county is Three Forks in?
Three Forks is in Swain County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Three Forks, NC?
The ZIP code for Three Forks is 28785.
What is the nearest town to Three Forks?
Cosby, 10.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Three Forks?
Yes. The closest is Clyde › North-east, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Three Forks?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Three Forks?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Three Forks?
About 73.9 inches (1,876 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Three Forks?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Three Forks?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Three Forks have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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