Wilson, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Wilson is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.2 miles E of Swannanoa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28778.
Wilson at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28778
- Nearest town
- Swannanoa (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.5939, -82.4267
Weather in Wilson now
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Wilson weather by the hour
Wilson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilson.
This week in Wilson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilson
What is the weather usually like in Wilson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 53.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,346 mm
- 28.5 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SWANNANOA 2 SSE, NC US (USC00318448), adjusted for the elevation of Wilson.
Wilson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilson?
Wilson has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wilson 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 Wilson
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 6.2 miles E of Wilson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilson.
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Questions about Wilson
Where is Wilson, NC?
Wilson is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.2 miles E of Swannanoa.
What county is Wilson in?
Wilson is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Wilson, NC?
The ZIP code for Wilson is 28778.
What is the nearest town to Wilson?
Swannanoa, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilson?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilson?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilson?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wilson?
About 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wilson?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilson have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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