Vale, NC
Unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina
Vale is a small unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. It is 1.2 miles SE of Newland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28652.
Vale at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Avery County
- ZIP code
- 28652
- Nearest town
- Newland (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0969, -81.9453
Weather in Vale now
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Vale weather by the hour
Vale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vale.
This week in Vale
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vale
What is the weather usually like in Vale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANNER ELK, NC US (USC00310506), adjusted for the elevation of Vale.
Vale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vale?
Vale 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vale 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 Vale
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 5.2 miles NE of Vale.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vale.
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Questions about Vale
Where is Vale, NC?
Vale is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, 1.2 miles SE of Newland.
What county is Vale in?
Vale is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Vale, NC?
The ZIP code for Vale is 28652.
What is the nearest town to Vale?
Newland, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vale?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vale?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Vale?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Vale?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Vale?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vale?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vale have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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