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Waynesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,408
Population
1,160/sq mi density
$50,554
Median Income
$34,577 per capita
$254,800
Home Value
$348,098 Zillow
$1,105
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
611
Violent Crime/100K
6,751 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,554 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$254,800 home value, $1,105/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
611 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,698 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4856°N, 82.9993°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Haywood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0486 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.58 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in |
Waynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (4.7").