Upward, NC
Unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina
Upward is a small unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina. It is 2.0 miles SW of East Flat Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28731.
Upward at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Henderson County
- ZIP code
- 28731
- Nearest town
- East Flat Rock (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2964, -82.3867
Weather in Upward now
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Upward weather by the hour
Upward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upward.
This week in Upward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upward
What is the weather usually like in Upward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 59.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,500 mm
- 6.7 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upward: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HENDERSONVILLE 1 NE, NC US (USC00313976), adjusted for the elevation of Upward.
Upward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Upward?
Upward has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 59.0 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Upward is May–June 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 Upward
The closest live webcam is Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC Line, 9.3 miles SW of Upward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upward.
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- Butt Mountain subdivision2.6 mi SW
- The Meadows subdivision2.6 mi W
- Baxter2.6 mi NE
- Cinnimon Woods subdivision2.7 mi SW
- Willow Brook subdivision3.0 mi NW
- Saconon3.6 mi NE
- Saconon3.6 mi NE
- The Pines3.7 mi NW
- Ravenwood3.8 mi SW
- Ravenwood3.8 mi SW
- Zirconia4.1 mi SW
- Zirconia4.1 mi SW
- Willow Bend4.5 mi W
- Union Hill4.6 mi NE
Questions about Upward
Where is Upward, NC?
Upward is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina, 2.0 miles SW of East Flat Rock.
What county is Upward in?
Upward is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Upward, NC?
The ZIP code for Upward is 28731.
What is the nearest town to Upward?
East Flat Rock, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upward?
Yes. The closest is Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC Line, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upward?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Upward?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Upward?
About 59.0 inches (1,500 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Upward?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upward?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upward have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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