Weather & Climate in Gerton, NC

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

Gerton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°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 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,782 ft (848 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4758°N, 82.3504°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Henderson County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

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

74 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	148 km	25 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	77 km	1 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	49 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	122 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	123 km	17 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	142 km	9 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	134 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	24 km	9 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	115 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	147 km	0 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	122 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	51 km	2 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	99 km	9 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	142 km	10 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	143 km	16 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	134 km	7 km
Dec 15, 1995	Kentucky-Tennessee border region	M2.8	145 km	10 km
Jul 11, 2000	7 km WSW of Seymour, Tennessee	M2.8	138 km	10 km
Jul 11, 2000	7 km W of Seymour, Tennessee	M2.8	140 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	143 km

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

Tornado History

271 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 421 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	98 km	4.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	70 km	14.0 mi	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	58 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	75 km	15.8 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	77 km	13.6 mi	2
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	81 km	1.9 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	79 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	76 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	82 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	65 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	64 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	91 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	65 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	92 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	69 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	88 km	8.4 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	52 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	81 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	96 km	8.8 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	79 km	2.6 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	60 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	10 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	58 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	55 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	65 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	62 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	74 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	28 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	58 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	35 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	67 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	65 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	66 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	84 km
2010	BROWN GAP CREEK-A	2,210	68 km
2013	LOST BEAR EAST	2,167	29 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,026	72 km
2008	SUNRISE	1,906	57 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,879	47 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,812	38 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°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	77°F (25°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

Gerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°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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