Barnardsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yancey County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
431
Population
122/sq mi density
$139,300
Home Value
$402,520 Zillow
$1,565
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnardsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,338 ft (713 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7819°N, 82.4555°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Yancey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0493 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Barnardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.4").