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Beech Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
831
Population
128/sq mi density
$89,934
Median Income
$75,567 per capita
$388,800
Home Value
$441,350 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,934 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$388,800 home value, $978/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 66.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,397 ft (1,340 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2104°N, 81.8870°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Avery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Beech Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (3.4").