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Weather & Climate in Weaverville, NC

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

Weaverville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,249 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,249 ft (685 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density1,169/sq mi
Coordinates35.6993°N, 82.5557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBuncombe County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 131 km 25 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 127 km 23 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 62 km 1 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 132 km 5 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 125 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 131 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 142 km 14 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 32 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 95 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 96 km 17 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 100 km 21 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 141 km 13 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 110 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 116 km 0 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 49 km 9 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 143 km 10 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 89 km 7 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 47 km 2 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 125 km 13 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 120 km 16 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 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 92 km 14.0 mi 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 89 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 km 13.6 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 44 km 15.8 mi 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 59 km 1.9 mi 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 97 km 6.3 mi 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 91 km 5.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 82 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 96 km 3.0 mi 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 99 km 4.9 mi 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 97 km 4.2 mi 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 79 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 92 km 12.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 67 km 8.8 mi 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 99 km 2.6 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 53 km 3.7 mi 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF2 86 km 45.4 mi 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 84 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 4, 1989 EF2 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF2 96 km 9.0 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 86 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 63 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 38 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 73 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 59 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 82 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 31 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 85 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 88 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 31 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 63 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 40 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 68 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 49 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 92 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 56 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 41 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 32 km
2022 INDIGO LANE 2,149 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Weaverville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").

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