Valle Crucis, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
243
Population
55/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Valle Crucis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 66.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2156°N, 81.7966°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.8 in |
Valle Crucis has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (3.5").