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Weather & Climate in Avery Creek, NC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Avery Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,232 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,232 ft (680 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,733/sq mi
Coordinates35.4651°N, 82.5718°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBuncombe County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 128 km 25 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 146 km 23 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 145 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 57 km 1 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 140 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 145 km 14 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 30 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 107 km 17 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 105 km 14 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 118 km 21 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 138 km 2 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 137 km 0 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 98 km 7 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 44 km 9 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 142 km 13 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 143 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 132 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 64 km 2 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 141 km 13 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 4 138 mph 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 395 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 90 km 14.0 mi 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 72 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 72 km 13.6 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 15.8 mi 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 84 km 1.9 mi 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 78 km 60.2 mi 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 80 km 22.7 mi 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 72 km 6.3 mi 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 66 km 5.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 56 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 86 km 4.9 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 76 km 3.0 mi 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 80 km 8.4 mi 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 72 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 93 km 8.8 mi 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 99 km 2.6 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 56 km 3.7 mi 0
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Feb 21, 1997 EF2 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 96 km 6.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 88 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 94 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 76 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 30 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 48 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 72 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 85 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 53 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 80 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 93 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 42 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 75 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 50 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 95 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 98 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 81 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 73 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 88 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Avery Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.9").

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