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Weather & Climate in Rosman, NC

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

Rosman 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 302 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 75.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,288 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,288 ft (697 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,327/sq mi
Coordinates35.1458°N, 82.8202°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTransylvania County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 115 km 25 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 124 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 54 km 1 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 135 km 3 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 137 km 14 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 125 km 2 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 M3.2 113 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 116 km 17 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 134 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 149 km 25 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 138 km 21 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 116 km 2 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 77 km 9 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 133 km 13 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 106 km 7 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 131 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 105 km 2 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 129 km 17 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 136 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 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

281 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 400 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 81 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 64 km 16.7 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 15.8 mi 6
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 74 km 28.0 mi 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 92 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 81 km 1.0 mi 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 55 km 60.2 mi 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 65 km 22.7 mi 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 33 km 6.3 mi 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 48 km 5.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 24 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 78 km 3.0 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 100 km 4.9 mi 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 43 km 8.4 mi 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 96 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 89 km 9.5 mi 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 63 km 5.5 mi 0
Aug 29, 2005 EF2 96 km 5.0 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 93 km 3.7 mi 0
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 43 km 1.5 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 66 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 86 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 72 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 78 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 64 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 14 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 85 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 70 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 83 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 90 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 67 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 68 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 87 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 75 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 86 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 50 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 74 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 90 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 80 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 6.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 6.1 in

Rosman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (5.2").

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