Montreat, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
474
Population
174/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Montreat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,709 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6480°N, 82.2992°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in |
Montreat has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").