West Haven, NC

Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina

West Haven is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 0.4 miles SE of Avery Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28704.

West Haven at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Buncombe County
ZIP code
28704
Nearest town
Avery Creek (0.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.4692, -82.5767

Weather in West Haven now

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West Haven weather by the hour

West Haven weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Haven.

This week in West Haven

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Haven

What is the weather usually like in West Haven?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°46°24°Jan51°26°Feb58°32°Mar68°40°Apr75°50°May81°58°Jun84°62°Jul83°61°Aug77°54°Sep68°42°Oct57°31°Nov49°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan3.6"Feb4.6"Mar4.5"Apr4.1"May4.8"Jun5.2"Jul4.1"Aug4.7"Sep3.6"Oct4.1"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit West Haven: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENT CREEK, NC US (USC00310724), adjusted for the elevation of West Haven.

West Haven weather month by month

January
46° 24°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
51° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
58° 32°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
68° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
81° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
84° 62°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 54°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
57° 31°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 27°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Haven through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:42 PM10 h 4 min
February7:15 AM6:13 PM10 h 58 min
March7:39 AM7:39 PM11 h 59 min
April6:56 AM8:04 PM13 h 8 min
May6:24 AM8:29 PM14 h 5 min
June6:13 AM8:48 PM14 h 35 min
July6:25 AM8:47 PM14 h 22 min
August6:48 AM8:20 PM13 h 32 min
September7:11 AM7:38 PM12 h 26 min
October7:35 AM6:56 PM11 h 20 min
November7:04 AM5:25 PM10 h 20 min
December7:30 AM5:20 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Haven?

West Haven has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit West Haven 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 West Haven

The closest live webcam is Canton, 11.0 miles SW of West Haven.

CantonCanton · 11.0 mi SWOn Windy
Canton › SouthCanton · 11.0 mi SWOn Windy
Black MountainBlack Mountain · 17.7 mi NEOn Windy
Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney RockLake Lure · 18.5 mi EOn Windy
Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC LineGap Creek · 21.5 mi SOn Windy
Montreat › NorthMontreat · 27.0 mi NEOn Windy
Clyde › North-eastClyde · 28.5 mi WOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 29.1 mi SEOn Windy
Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North CarolinaPensacola · 30.2 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Haven.

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Questions about West Haven

Where is West Haven, NC?

West Haven is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 0.4 miles SE of Avery Creek.

What county is West Haven in?

West Haven is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of West Haven, NC?

The ZIP code for West Haven is 28704.

What is the nearest town to West Haven?

Avery Creek, 0.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Haven?

Yes. The closest is Canton, 11.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Haven?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in West Haven?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in West Haven?

About 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Haven?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit West Haven?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Haven have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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