Weather & Climate in Fletcher, NC

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

Fletcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,149 ft (655 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density	1,267/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4329°N, 82.5074°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Henderson County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 10.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.3 / 100
Community Resilience	40.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

90 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	135 km	25 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	64 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	147 km	17 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	139 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	37 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	112 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	114 km	17 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	125 km	21 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	133 km	2 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	62 km	2 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	149 km	10 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	143 km	0 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	105 km	7 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	39 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	133 km	10 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	149 km	13 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	148 km	13 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	149 km	16 km
Jul 11, 1990	1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee	M2.9	140 km	17 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	152 km

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

Tornado History

257 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	66 km	15.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF4	84 km	14.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	77 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	72 km	15.8 mi	6
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	87 km	1.9 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	74 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	74 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	71 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	61 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	54 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	70 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	79 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	78 km	8.4 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	65 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	96 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	97 km	8.8 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	94 km	2.6 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	99 km	5.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	52 km	3.7 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	94 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	99 km
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	73 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	25 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	46 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	69 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	80 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	59 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	86 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	89 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	40 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	72 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	48 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	99 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	63 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	79 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	74 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	94 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	76 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°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	75°F (24°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

Fletcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°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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