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Weather & Climate in Maggie Valley, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maggie Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 3,514 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5248°N, 83.0628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
137 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 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.8 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee | M3.8 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee | M3.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina | M3.4 | 13 km | 1 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee | M3.3 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina | M3.2 | 18 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee | M3.2 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee | M3.1 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee | M3.0 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Nov 24, 2012 | 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 59 km | 7 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 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
186 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 259 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 89 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 61 km | 15.8 mi | 6 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 72 km | 13.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 97 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1980 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF2 | 78 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | EF2 | 93 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 72 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF2 | 89 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 91 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 91 km | 16.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1998 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1989 | EF2 | 95 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1989 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1979 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1976 | EF2 | 25 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 1976 | EF2 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.3 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 | 73 km |
| 2016 | CHIMNEY TOPS 2 | 14,998 | 44 km |
| 2016 | TELLICO | 14,172 | 54 km |
| 2016 | BOTELER | 8,626 | 75 km |
| 2016 | PARTY ROCK | 8,572 | 75 km |
| 2024 | RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE | 8,324 | 98 km |
| 2016 | PINNACLE MOUNTAIN | 7,869 | 61 km |
| 2016 | MAPLE SPRINGS | 7,696 | 80 km |
| 2016 | SILVER MINE | 6,082 | 49 km |
| 2001 | SHARP | 6,039 | 36 km |
| 2024 | RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE | 5,154 | 97 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER DAM | 4,336 | 100 km |
| 2022 | LOST BEAR RX FY2022 | 4,276 | 79 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,888 | 98 km |
| 2019 | COW CAMP | 3,786 | 91 km |
| 2016 | CLEAR CREEK | 3,493 | 89 km |
| 2016 | CAMP BRANCH | 3,234 | 59 km |
| 2023 | PANTHER KNOB | 3,170 | 63 km |
| 2001 | LARMAN | 3,072 | 49 km |
| 2010 | COW CAMP-A | 2,953 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Maggie Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.9").