Weather & Climate in Caesars Head, SC

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

Caesars Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°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 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,005 ft (916 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1071°N, 82.6184°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Transylvania County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"

95% above US avg

Snowfall 7.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"

Driest Month (Apr) 4.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
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

75 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	133 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	143 km	10 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	127 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	70 km	1 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	143 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	57 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	128 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	131 km	17 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	150 km	21 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	103 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	121 km	7 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	150 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	98 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	64 km	9 km
Jul 11, 1990	1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee	M2.9	146 km	17 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	146 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	102 km	7 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	93 km	4 km
Jul 11, 2000	7 km W of Seymour, Tennessee	M2.8	138 km	5 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	146 km

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

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	63 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	69 km	16.7 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	86 km	28.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	77 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	41 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	48 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	34 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	32 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	16 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	59 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	81 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	40 km	8.4 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	89 km	22.3 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	80 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF2	96 km	9.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	61 km	5.5 mi	0
Jan 13, 2005	EF2	90 km	12.0 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	81 km	3.7 mi	0
Jan 7, 1998	EF2	34 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1997	EF2	63 km	1.0 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	83 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	91 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	96 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	53 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	11 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	90 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	88 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	76 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	82 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	86 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	86 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	94 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	94 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	98 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	98 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	62 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	99 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	98 km
2010	BROWN GAP CREEK-A	2,210	84 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	5.1 in
March	49°F (10°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.6 in	Driest
May	64°F (18°C)	5.6 in
June	71°F (22°C)	5.3 in
July	71°F (22°C)	5.6 in
August	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	58°F (14°C)	5.1 in
November	49°F (9°C)	5.0 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.2 in

Caesars Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (4.6").

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