Unaka, NC
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Unaka is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It is 9.5 miles NW of Coker Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28906.
Unaka at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 28906
- Nearest town
- Coker Creek (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1953, -84.1417
Weather in Unaka now
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Unaka weather by the hour
Unaka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Unaka.
This week in Unaka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Unaka
What is the weather usually like in Unaka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,506 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Unaka: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Unaka.
Unaka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Unaka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Unaka?
Unaka has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Unaka 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 Unaka
The closest live webcam is Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United States, 16.9 miles SW of Unaka.
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Questions about Unaka
Where is Unaka, NC?
Unaka is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, 9.5 miles NW of Coker Creek.
What county is Unaka in?
Unaka is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Unaka, NC?
The ZIP code for Unaka is 28906.
What is the nearest town to Unaka?
Coker Creek, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Unaka?
Yes. The closest is Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United States, 16.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Unaka?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Unaka?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Unaka?
About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Unaka?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Unaka?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Unaka have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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