Avery Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,998
Population
1,733/sq mi density
$107,684
Median Income
$38,806 per capita
$326,200
Home Value
$439,976 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,684 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Avery Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,232 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4651°N, 82.5718°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Avery Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").