Climate Highlands - North Carolina
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 43 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 77 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 24 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 55 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 7.35 | 6.93 | 7.56 | 6.41 | 6.32 | 7.04 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 79 | 78 | 72 | 64 | 54 | 45 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 59 | 58 | 51 | 42 | 33 | 27 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 6.34 | 6.64 | 7.63 | 5.95 | 8.17 | 8.16 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Highlands experiences a temperate oceanic climate, characterized by very wet conditions year-round. Summers are warm, but winters are cold and bring regular snowfall. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly, though frequent, light rain or drizzle is common during the cooler season, with summers being drier.
Highlands Climate Graph - North Carolina Climate Chart
Daily normals Highlands - North Carolina - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 42.8 | 24.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 42.8 | 24.7 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 3 Jan | 42.7 | 24.6 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 4 Jan | 42.7 | 24.5 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 5 Jan | 42.7 | 24.4 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 6 Jan | 42.7 | 24.3 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 7 Jan | 42.7 | 24.3 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 0.79 | 2.00 |
| 8 Jan | 42.7 | 24.2 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 9 Jan | 42.7 | 24.1 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 10 Jan | 42.8 | 24.1 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 11 Jan | 42.8 | 24.0 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 12 Jan | 42.8 | 24.0 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 13 Jan | 42.9 | 24.0 | 3.11 | 3.11 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 14 Jan | 42.9 | 24.0 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 15 Jan | 42.9 | 23.9 | 3.58 | 3.58 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 16 Jan | 43.0 | 23.9 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 17 Jan | 43.1 | 23.9 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 18 Jan | 43.1 | 23.9 | 4.29 | 4.29 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 19 Jan | 43.2 | 23.9 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 20 Jan | 43.2 | 23.9 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 21 Jan | 43.3 | 24.0 | 5.04 | 5.04 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
| 22 Jan | 43.4 | 24.0 | 5.28 | 5.28 | 2.99 | 7.60 |
| 23 Jan | 43.5 | 24.0 | 5.51 | 5.51 | 3.11 | 7.90 |
| 24 Jan | 43.6 | 24.1 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 25 Jan | 43.7 | 24.1 | 5.98 | 5.98 | 3.31 | 8.40 |
| 26 Jan | 43.8 | 24.2 | 6.18 | 6.18 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 27 Jan | 43.9 | 24.3 | 6.42 | 6.42 | 3.50 | 8.90 |
| 28 Jan | 44.0 | 24.4 | 6.65 | 6.65 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 29 Jan | 44.1 | 24.4 | 6.89 | 6.89 | 3.82 | 9.70 |
| 30 Jan | 44.3 | 24.5 | 7.13 | 7.13 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 31 Jan | 44.4 | 24.6 | 7.36 | 7.36 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
Weather history Highlands - February 2015
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | 43.0 | 16.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Feb | 45.0 | 36.0 | 1.46 | - | - |
| 03 Feb | 36.0 | 10.9 | 0.03 | - | - |
| 04 Feb | 42.1 | 15.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Feb | 43.0 | 19.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Feb | 37.0 | 12.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Feb | 53.1 | 12.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Feb | 57.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Feb | 55.9 | 45.0 | 0.07 | - | - |
| 10 Feb | 50.0 | 30.9 | 0.21 | - | - |
| 11 Feb | 48.9 | 21.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Feb | 53.1 | 23.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Feb | 32.0 | 10.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 Feb | 33.1 | 12.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Feb | 42.1 | 5.0 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 16 Feb | 37.9 | 19.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Feb | 34.0 | 19.0 | 1.22 | 1.50 | - |
| 18 Feb | 33.1 | 16.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Feb | 23.0 | -6.0 | 0.02 | 0.20 | - |
| 20 Feb | 7.0 | -6.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 21 Feb | 25.0 | 1.0 | 0.02 | 0.20 | - |
| 22 Feb | 48.0 | 21.9 | 0.85 | - | - |
| 23 Feb | 52.0 | 33.1 | 0.07 | 1.18 | - |
| 24 Feb | 46.0 | 23.0 | 0.35 | 5.20 | - |
| 25 Feb | 30.0 | 16.0 | 0.02 | 0.20 | - |
| 26 Feb | 37.0 | 18.0 | 0.62 | 6.18 | - |
| 27 Feb | 37.9 | 18.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 28 Feb | 39.0 | 19.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
Past weather Highlands
| Feb 15 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 40.0 ºF | 43 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 17.6 ºF | 24 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 4.96 inch | 7.35 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 4 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 57.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 7.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 45.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | -6.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather February 2015 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Highlands - North Carolina
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Macon | |
| City | Highlands | |
| Zip Code | 28741 | |
| Longitude | -83.2 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 35.05 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 3921ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Highlands - North Carolina
| Local Time | 02:12 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Highlands - North Carolina
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Highlands weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 62ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 41ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 84.5 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 12 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Highlands
Longitude: -83.2, Latitude: 35.05
Average weather Highlands, NC - 28741
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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