Caesars Head, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Transylvania County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
37
Population
25/sq mi density
$340,000
Home Value
$344,405 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Caesars Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1071°N, 82.6184°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Transylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Caesars Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (4.8").