Woolsey, NC
Unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Woolsey is a small unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles SW of Emma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28801.
Woolsey at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP code
- 28801
- Nearest town
- Emma (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6192, -82.5561
Weather in Woolsey now
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Woolsey weather by the hour
Woolsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Woolsey.
This week in Woolsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Woolsey
What is the weather usually like in Woolsey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,032 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Woolsey: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHEVILLE, NC US (USW00013872), adjusted for the elevation of Woolsey.
Woolsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Woolsey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:39 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 6 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:31 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 Woolsey?
Woolsey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Woolsey 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 Woolsey
The closest live webcam is Black Mountain, 13.2 miles E of Woolsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Woolsey.
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Map of Woolsey, NC
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Questions about Woolsey
Where is Woolsey, NC?
Woolsey is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles SW of Emma.
What county is Woolsey in?
Woolsey is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Woolsey, NC?
The ZIP code for Woolsey is 28801.
What is the nearest town to Woolsey?
Emma, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Woolsey?
Yes. The closest is Black Mountain, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Woolsey?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Woolsey?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Woolsey?
About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Woolsey?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Woolsey?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Woolsey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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