Vein Mountain, NC
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina
Vein Mountain is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina. It is 4.8 miles N of Glenwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28167.
Vein Mountain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 28167
- Nearest town
- Glenwood (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5519, -81.9642
Weather in Vein Mountain now
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Vein Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vein Mountain.
This week in Vein Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vein Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Vein Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,437 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vein Mountain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARION, NC US (USC00315340), adjusted for the elevation of Vein Mountain.
Vein Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vein Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vein Mountain?
Vein Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vein Mountain 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 Vein Mountain
The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 18.1 miles SW of Vein Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vein Mountain.
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Questions about Vein Mountain
Where is Vein Mountain, NC?
Vein Mountain is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina, 4.8 miles N of Glenwood.
What county is Vein Mountain in?
Vein Mountain is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Vein Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code for Vein Mountain is 28167.
What is the nearest town to Vein Mountain?
Glenwood, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vein Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vein Mountain?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Vein Mountain?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Vein Mountain?
About 56.6 inches (1,437 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Vein Mountain?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vein Mountain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vein Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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