Weather & Climate in Cashiers, NC

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

Cashiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°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 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 3,493 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,493 ft (1,065 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density	201/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1079°N, 83.0980°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"

132% above US avg

Snowfall 10.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.83"

Driest Month (Apr) 5.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.2 / 100
Community Resilience	38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

122 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	94 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	100 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	150 km	11 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	140 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	46 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	144 km	17 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	107 km	2 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	119 km	14 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	129 km	20 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	56 km	0 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	109 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	108 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	104 km	14 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	127 km	25 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	135 km	21 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	149 km	8 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	129 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	97 km	7 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	111 km	10 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	114 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	188 km

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

Tornado History

274 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 243 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	99 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	55 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	91 km	37.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	54 km	28.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	71 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	72 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	85 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	37 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	69 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	42 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	49 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	99 km	16.9 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF2	77 km	9.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	64 km	5.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 2005	EF2	73 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2004	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2004	EF2	93 km	5.5 mi	1
May 6, 2003	EF2	99 km	7.0 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	41 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	74 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	49 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	53 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	88 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	96 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	35 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	82 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	93 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	55 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	94 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	96 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	43 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	42 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	92 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	94 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	96 km
2013	MCINTYRE-A	2,695	94 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,662	100 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	6.7 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	6.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	7.8 in	Wettest
April	52°F (11°C)	5.8 in	Driest
May	59°F (15°C)	6.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	6.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	6.3 in
August	68°F (20°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	6.0 in
October	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	6.9 in
December	38°F (4°C)	6.7 in

Cashiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (5.8").

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