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Barnardsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yancey County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
431
Population
122/sq mi density
$139,300
Home Value
$396,290 Zillow
$1,565
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnardsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Barnardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.8").