Watauga Valley, TN

Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee

Watauga Valley is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 1.3 miles NW of Hunter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37643.

Watauga Valley at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Carter County
ZIP code
37643
Nearest town
Hunter (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3847, -82.1417

Weather in Watauga Valley now

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Watauga Valley weather by the hour

Watauga Valley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watauga Valley.

This week in Watauga Valley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watauga Valley

What is the weather usually like in Watauga Valley?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°46°26°Jan50°28°Feb59°34°Mar69°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun85°64°Jul85°62°Aug80°56°Sep70°44°Oct58°33°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.0"Sep2.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Watauga Valley: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTON, TN US (USC00402806), adjusted for the elevation of Watauga Valley.

Watauga Valley weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
50° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
69° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 64°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 44°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Watauga Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:38 PM10 h 0 min
February7:14 AM6:10 PM10 h 56 min
March7:37 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:03 PM13 h 10 min
May6:20 AM8:29 PM14 h 9 min
June6:08 AM8:49 PM14 h 40 min
July6:21 AM8:47 PM14 h 26 min
August6:45 AM8:20 PM13 h 35 min
September7:09 AM7:37 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:53 PM11 h 19 min
November7:04 AM5:21 PM10 h 16 min
December7:31 AM5:16 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Watauga Valley?

Watauga Valley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Watauga Valley 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 Watauga Valley

The closest live webcam is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 15.3 miles NW of Watauga Valley.

Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS)unknown · 15.3 mi NWOn Windy
Malcolm: I-81 - MM 1.0 - NBunknown · 15.8 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-381 - MM 1.8 - NBunknown · 16.2 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-81 - MM 3.3 - SBunknown · 16.5 mi NOn Windy
Walnut Grove › East: Highway Fifty-EightWalnut Grove · 16.7 mi NOn Windy
Virginia Hills: I-81 - MM 6.9 - NBunknown · 16.7 mi NOn Windy
Briarwood: I-81 - MM 5.0 - NBunknown · 16.7 mi NOn Windy
Colonial Heights: I-81 - MM 7.8 - SBunknown · 17.2 mi NOn Windy
Walnut Grove › East: US-11 - Sugar Hollow - HighlandsWalnut Grove · 17.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watauga Valley.

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Questions about Watauga Valley

Where is Watauga Valley, TN?

Watauga Valley is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 1.3 miles NW of Hunter.

What county is Watauga Valley in?

Watauga Valley is in Carter County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Watauga Valley, TN?

The ZIP code for Watauga Valley is 37643.

What is the nearest town to Watauga Valley?

Hunter, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watauga Valley?

Yes. The closest is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 15.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watauga Valley?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Watauga Valley?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Watauga Valley?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Watauga Valley?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Watauga Valley?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Watauga Valley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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