Hughes, North Carolina
Hughes: a city in Avery County, North Carolina.
About
Hughes is a city located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Hughes
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Avery County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0599,-81.9643 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:37:53 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hughes is located at 36°3'35"N 81°57'51"W (36.0598500, -81.9642800).
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Weather
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hughes, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
| 198914 | Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine (NC) | 28777 |
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hughes, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hughes.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnor Post Office | Crossnore (NC) | 28616 |
| Minneapol Post Office | Minneapolis (NC) | 28652 |
| Newland Post Office | Newland (NC) | 28657 |
| Plumtr Post Office | Plumtree (NC) | 28664 |
| Montezuma Post Office | Montezuma (NC) | 28653 |
Other cities in Avery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avery County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 2,226 | Town in North Carolina, United States |