Youngs Mountain, NC
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Youngs Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 1.5 miles SW of Lake Lure, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28746.
Youngs Mountain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 28746
- Nearest town
- Lake Lure (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4647, -82.1847
Weather in Youngs Mountain now
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Youngs Mountain weather by the hour
Youngs Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Youngs Mountain.
This week in Youngs Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Youngs Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Youngs Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Youngs Mountain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LURE 2, NC US (USC00314764), adjusted for the elevation of Youngs Mountain.
Youngs Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Youngs Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Youngs Mountain?
Youngs Mountain 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 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Youngs Mountain 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 Youngs Mountain
The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 4.4 miles SW of Youngs Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Youngs Mountain.
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Questions about Youngs Mountain
Where is Youngs Mountain, NC?
Youngs Mountain is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 1.5 miles SW of Lake Lure.
What county is Youngs Mountain in?
Youngs Mountain is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Youngs Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code for Youngs Mountain is 28746.
What is the nearest town to Youngs Mountain?
Lake Lure, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Youngs Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 4.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Youngs Mountain?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Youngs Mountain?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Youngs Mountain?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Youngs Mountain?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Youngs Mountain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Youngs Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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