Cullowhee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,076 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Cullowhee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.2").