Mitchell County, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 58°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 58°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 60°F to 72°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 66°F with lows around 43°F.
This Date in Weather History
1844 - The famous "Lower Great Lakes Storm" occurred. Southwesterly winds were at hurricane force for five hours, driving lake waters into downtown Buffalo NY. The storm drowned 200 persons.
More on this and other weather history
Mitchell County 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Sunday Oct 19
Day: Scattered rain showers between 8am and 10am, then widespread showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 2 mph.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday Oct 23
Day: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday Oct 24
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:40 AM
Sunset 6:49 PM
Last Light 7:15 PM
Moonset 5:48 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sat's High Temperature
100 at 2 Miles North Northeast Of La Puerta, TX
Sat's Low Temperature
16 at 20 Miles West-northwest Of Frenchglen, OR and 5 Miles South-southeast Of Cheney, WA
Weather Folklore
When spiders webs in air do fly, the spell will soon be very dry.
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About Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,903. Its county seat is Bakersville.
The county is home to Spruce Pine, nicknamed the "Mineral City of the World", and Bakersville, "Gateway to Roan Mountain", which includes the world's largest natural rhododendron garden and the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian range. Throughout the year such festivals as North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival and North Carolina Rhododendron Festival bring visitors to the area.
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