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Weather & Climate in Andrews, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andrews 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1990°N, 83.8258°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| May 10, 2025 | 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee | M4.1 | 41 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.8 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee | M3.8 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee | M3.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee | M3.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina | M3.4 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee | M3.3 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee | M3.3 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina | M3.2 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee | M3.2 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee | M3.2 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 89 km | 14 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Oct 30, 1991 | 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia | M3.1 | 87 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
275 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 762 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 42 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 51 km | 24.0 mi | 4 |
| May 2, 1953 | EF4 | 94 km | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 94 km | 16.7 mi | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 60 km | 37.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF3 | 63 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.0 mi | 12 |
| Mar 29, 1997 | EF3 | 98 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 86 km | 44.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 67 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 72 km | 23.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 88 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 66 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 71 km | 10.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 15, 1989 | EF3 | 68 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 1986 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1974 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 95 km | 21.2 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | ROUGH RIDGE | 27,610 | 77 km |
| 2016 | ROCK MOUNTAIN | 25,224 | 36 km |
| 2016 | CHIMNEY TOPS 2 | 14,998 | 62 km |
| 2016 | TELLICO | 14,172 | 24 km |
| 2016 | BOTELER | 8,626 | 20 km |
| 2024 | RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE | 8,324 | 31 km |
| 2016 | MAPLE SPRINGS | 7,696 | 24 km |
| 2001 | SHARP | 6,039 | 47 km |
| 2024 | RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE | 5,154 | 38 km |
| 2024 | RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN | 4,570 | 72 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER DAM | 4,336 | 27 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,888 | 37 km |
| 2021 | DUTCH CREEK | 3,845 | 70 km |
| 2019 | COW CAMP | 3,786 | 35 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,298 | 70 km |
| 2016 | CAMP BRANCH | 3,234 | 24 km |
| 2023 | PANTHER KNOB | 3,170 | 25 km |
| 2019 | JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX | 3,120 | 28 km |
| 2010 | COW CAMP-A | 2,953 | 35 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,933 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in |
Andrews has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (4.2").