Windy Gap, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Windy Gap is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 7.6 miles N of Ronda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28689.
Windy Gap at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28689
- Nearest town
- Ronda (7.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1183, -80.9897
Weather in Windy Gap now
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Windy Gap weather by the hour
Windy Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Windy Gap.
This week in Windy Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Windy Gap
What is the weather usually like in Windy Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,313 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Windy Gap: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N WILKESBORO, NC US (USC00316256), adjusted for the elevation of Windy Gap.
Windy Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Windy Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Windy Gap?
Windy Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Windy Gap 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 Windy Gap
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 17.0 miles W of Windy Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Windy Gap.
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Questions about Windy Gap
Where is Windy Gap, NC?
Windy Gap is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 7.6 miles N of Ronda.
What county is Windy Gap in?
Windy Gap is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Windy Gap, NC?
The ZIP code for Windy Gap is 28689.
What is the nearest town to Windy Gap?
Ronda, 7.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Windy Gap?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Windy Gap?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Windy Gap?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Windy Gap?
About 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Windy Gap?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Windy Gap?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Windy Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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