Union, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Union is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 6.7 miles W of Cashiers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28774.
Union at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28774
- Nearest town
- Cashiers (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0886, -82.9817
Weather in Union now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Union weather by the hour
Union weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Union.
This week in Union
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Union
What is the weather usually like in Union?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 96.3 inprecipitation per year · 2,447 mm
- 11.6 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Union: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE TOXAWAY 2 SW, NC US (USC00314788), adjusted for the elevation of Union.
Union weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Union through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Union?
Union has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 96.3 inches (2,447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Union 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 Union
The closest live webcam is Canton › South, 25.2 miles NE of Union.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Union.
Do you know Union? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Union special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Union, NC
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Union Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Union
Other communities near Union
Questions about Union
Where is Union, NC?
Union is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 6.7 miles W of Cashiers.
What county is Union in?
Union is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Union, NC?
The ZIP code for Union is 28774.
What is the nearest town to Union?
Cashiers, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Union?
Yes. The closest is Canton › South, 25.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Union?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Union?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Union?
About 96.3 inches (2,447 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Union?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Union?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Union have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
Last updated: