Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina Weather
Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Cherokee Indian Reservation, Swain County.
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About Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina
Cherokee Indian Reservation lies cradled by the Great Smoky Mountains, a land where ancient peaks pierce a sky often painted in hues of amethyst and rose at dusk. It lies 28.3 miles south-south-east of Sevier, TN (from Sevier, TN: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Sylva. The terrain here is a complex, verdant mosaic, a testament to the relentless sculpting of water and time, with steep slopes cloaked in dense forests of oak, maple, and pine. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries the damp, earthy scent of moss and decaying leaves, a profound perfume of the wild. Rivers, cool and clear, tumble over rounded stones, their ceaseless murmur a constant, soothing counterpoint to the hushed rustle of leaves and the occasional sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead. The very character of the land feels deeply rooted, unyielding yet graceful, a place where the human presence seems to be a gentle addition to an already established, powerful natural order. This ancestral homeland of the Cherokee people has a history as layered and enduring as the mountains themselves, a story of resilience and adaptation that predates written records. The local economy, once driven by hunting, fishing, and agriculture, now finds a significant pulse in tourism, drawing visitors eager to experience the rich cultural heritage and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Qualla Boundary. Crafts, from intricate basket weaving to beadwork, are still practiced, carrying forward traditions passed down through generations, and the distinct artistry is a visible thread in the fabric of everyday life. Modern enterprises, including the vibrant entertainment and gaming facilities, coexist with the quiet rhythms of daily life, reflecting a dynamic balance between preserving heritage and embracing contemporary realities, all under the watchful gaze of the ancient mountains.
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| Location | Cherokee Indian Reservation, Swain County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.485387°N, 83.229186°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28719 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cherokee Indian Reservation includes coordinates 35.485387°N, 83.229186°W, situated in Swain County. ZIP code 28719. Telephone area code: 828. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
