Lake Santeetlah, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
116
Population
611/sq mi density
$106,875
Median Income
$33,267 per capita
$372,200
Home Value
$674,088 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Santeetlah 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. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,099 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3640°N, 83.8664°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Lake Santeetlah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.9").