Weather & Climate in Brevard, NC

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

Brevard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 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 75.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,151 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,151 ft (656 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density	1,452/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2478°N, 82.7285°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Transylvania County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"

99% above US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.69"

Driest Month (Apr) 4.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.4 / 100
Community Resilience	38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

105 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	119 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	131 km	10 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	144 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	52 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	148 km	17 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	139 km	14 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	127 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	39 km	0 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	144 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	112 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	110 km	14 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	131 km	21 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	121 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	64 km	9 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	102 km	7 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	136 km	13 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	91 km	2 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	135 km	10 km
May 29, 1991	5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M2.9	143 km	22 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	133 km	10 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	160 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

258 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	75 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	77 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	96 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	88 km	15.8 mi	6
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	88 km	28.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	60 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	66 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	45 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	50 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	32 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	92 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	74 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	54 km	8.4 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	86 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	75 km	5.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	79 km	3.7 mi	0
Jan 7, 1998	EF2	51 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1997	EF2	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 1996	EF2	70 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: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	78 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	86 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	78 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	88 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	51 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	21 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	98 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	74 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	72 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	69 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	77 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	76 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	77 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	76 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	78 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	79 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	64 km
2010	BROWN GAP CREEK-A	2,210	65 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	93 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	5.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Driest
May	61°F (16°C)	6.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	5.8 in
July	73°F (23°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	5.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.3 in
November	46°F (8°C)	5.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	5.7 in

Brevard has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (5.0").

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