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Weather & Climate in Mountain Home, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mountain Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,122 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,122 ft (647 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3703°N, 82.5020°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
84 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 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina | M3.4 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina | M3.2 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee | M3.2 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee | M3.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina | M3.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2012 | 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M3.0 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee | M2.9 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee | M2.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina | M2.9 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 1991 | 4 km SE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M2.8 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Dec 15, 1995 | Kentucky-Tennessee border region | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina | M2.8 | 62 km | 4 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
277 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 456 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 84 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 61 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 84 km | 13.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 79 km | 15.8 mi | 6 |
| Jul 10, 1980 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF3 | 67 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1952 | EF3 | 67 km | 22.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF2 | 65 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | EF2 | 54 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 47 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF2 | 64 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF2 | 76 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF2 | 71 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | EF2 | 98 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | EF2 | 64 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF2 | 92 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF2 | 55 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF2 | 100 km | 2.0 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 | 97 km |
| 2016 | TELLICO | 14,172 | 99 km |
| 2000 | BRUSHY RIDGE | 12,405 | 78 km |
| 2016 | PARTY ROCK | 8,572 | 26 km |
| 2016 | PINNACLE MOUNTAIN | 7,869 | 40 km |
| 2007 | LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) | 7,151 | 73 km |
| 2016 | CHESTNUT KNOB | 6,418 | 81 km |
| 2016 | SILVER MINE | 6,082 | 65 km |
| 2001 | SHARP | 6,039 | 88 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 4,610 | 91 km |
| 2022 | LOST BEAR RX FY2022 | 4,276 | 46 km |
| 2017 | WHITE CREEK | 4,166 | 76 km |
| 2016 | CLEAR CREEK | 3,493 | 52 km |
| 2016 | CAMP BRANCH | 3,234 | 98 km |
| 2001 | LARMAN | 3,072 | 69 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,976 | 83 km |
| 2000 | TIPTON HILL | 2,661 | 80 km |
| 1998 | FOURNEY CREEK | 2,579 | 95 km |
| 2016 | HALLS TOP | 2,464 | 81 km |
| 2020 | CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP | 2,421 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°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 | 73°F (23°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 |
Mountain Home has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.9").