Upton, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Upton is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 4.4 miles N of Blowing Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28605.
Upton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28605
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0700, -81.6956
Weather in Upton now
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Upton weather by the hour
Upton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upton.
This week in Upton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upton
What is the weather usually like in Upton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 66.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,689 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOWING ROCK 1NW, NC US (USC00310901), adjusted for the elevation of Upton.
Upton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Upton?
Upton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Upton is June to 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 Upton
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 4.6 miles N of Upton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upton.
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Questions about Upton
Where is Upton, NC?
Upton is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 4.4 miles N of Blowing Rock.
What county is Upton in?
Upton is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Upton, NC?
The ZIP code for Upton is 28605.
What is the nearest town to Upton?
Blowing Rock, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upton?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 4.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upton?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Upton?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Upton?
About 66.5 inches (1,689 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Upton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Upton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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