Weather & Climate in Fruitland, NC

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

Fruitland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°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 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,685 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,685 ft (818 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density	300/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3978°N, 82.4213°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Henderson County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"

Driest Month (Apr) 4.06"

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

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	143 km	25 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	72 km	1 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	148 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	46 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	120 km	14 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	149 km	9 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	122 km	17 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	133 km	21 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	127 km	2 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	61 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	114 km	7 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	133 km	10 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	32 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	109 km	9 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	142 km	10 km
Jul 11, 1990	1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee	M2.9	149 km	17 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	126 km	7 km
Jul 11, 2000	7 km WSW of Seymour, Tennessee	M2.8	135 km	10 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	58 km	4 km
Dec 15, 1995	Kentucky-Tennessee border region	M2.8	145 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	143 km

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

Tornado History

274 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 461 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	77 km	14.0 mi	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	57 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	79 km	15.8 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	83 km	13.6 mi	2
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	89 km	1.9 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	70 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	68 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	71 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	56 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	53 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	95 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	71 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	77 km	8.4 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	57 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	90 km	4.2 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	87 km	2.6 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	98 km	5.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	47 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: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	71 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	18 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	47 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	66 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	73 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	66 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	95 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	83 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	39 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	69 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	45 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	76 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	76 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	84 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	96 km
2010	BROWN GAP CREEK-A	2,210	68 km
2013	LOST BEAR EAST	2,167	40 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,026	80 km
2008	SUNRISE	1,906	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	4.5 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Driest
May	62°F (17°C)	5.0 in
June	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	4.1 in

Fruitland has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.1").

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