Yellow Gap, NC
Unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina
Yellow Gap is a small unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina. It is 2.9 miles W of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28690.
Yellow Gap at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Burke County
- ZIP code
- 28690
- Nearest town
- Salem (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6861, -81.6514
Weather in Yellow Gap now
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Yellow Gap weather by the hour
Yellow Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yellow Gap.
This week in Yellow Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Gap
What is the weather usually like in Yellow Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,309 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yellow Gap: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORGANTON, NC US (USC00315838), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Gap.
Yellow Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Yellow Gap?
Yellow Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yellow 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 Yellow Gap
The closest live webcam is Morganton, 4.5 miles NW of Yellow Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yellow Gap.
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Questions about Yellow Gap
Where is Yellow Gap, NC?
Yellow Gap is an unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina, 2.9 miles W of Salem.
What county is Yellow Gap in?
Yellow Gap is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Yellow Gap, NC?
The ZIP code for Yellow Gap is 28690.
What is the nearest town to Yellow Gap?
Salem, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yellow Gap?
Yes. The closest is Morganton, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yellow Gap?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Yellow Gap?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Yellow Gap?
About 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Yellow Gap?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yellow Gap?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yellow Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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