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Fontana Dam, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
11
Population
18/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
4,340 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fontana Dam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4328°N, 83.8248°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.6 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in |
Fontana Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.7").