Weather & Climate in Tryon, NC

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

Tryon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,064 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,064 ft (324 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	857/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2088°N, 82.2379°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"

69% above US avg

Snowfall 4.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"

Driest Month (Apr) 4.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.7 / 100
Community Resilience	29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very 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 Low
Landslide	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	138 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	94 km	1 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	71 km	0 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	137 km	9 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	148 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	146 km	14 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	103 km	2 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	147 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	76 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	139 km	7 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	34 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	118 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	103 km	7 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	79 km	4 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	98 km	3 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	70 km	1 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	13 km	6 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	37 km	9 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	150 km	11 km
Aug 4, 2017	8 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M2.7	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	118 km

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

Tornado History

335 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 367 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	31 km	15.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF4	66 km	14.0 mi	4
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	92 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	99 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	52 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	46 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	67 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	38 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	48 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	75 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	48 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	35 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	97 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	69 km	8.4 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	82 km	22.3 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	85 km	4.2 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	43 km	3.8 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	78 km	2.6 mi	0
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	87 km	5.5 mi	0
May 9, 2008	EF2	96 km	18.2 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	79 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	29 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	47 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	75 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	70 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	93 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	93 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	81 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	55 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	77 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	58 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	96 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	97 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	84 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	100 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	96 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	84 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in	Driest
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.4 in
November	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	4.3 in

Tryon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.0").

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