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Cullowhee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,300
Population
1,916/sq mi density
$35,076
Median Income
$12,587 per capita
$836
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,828 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,076 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cullowhee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,155 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3097°N, 83.1815°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in |
Cullowhee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.6").