Jackson County Climate
Jackson County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
56.1°F
Annual Precip
54.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Extreme Heat Days
12.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Jackson County Weather
Mountain elevation brings cooler air
Jackson County's 56.1°F annual average is very close to the national median. The high elevation provides a cool, mountain climate that is rare in the deeper South.
Refreshing relief from state-wide heat
Jackson is much cooler than the 59.3°F North Carolina average. It is also quite wet, receiving 54.2 inches of annual precipitation compared to the 51.5-inch state average.
A snowy mountain standout
The county averages 4.3 inches of snow, significantly more than its neighbors in the eastern Piedmont. Its summer average of 72.5°F is among the lowest in the entire state.
Mild summers with very few hot days
The county only sees 13 days of 90°F heat per year, making it a summer haven. Winter is cold and consistent, with a January average of 37.1°F.
Embrace the outdoors and winter heating
With only 13 extreme heat days, you can enjoy outdoor recreation most of the summer. Focus your home budget on heating and insulation to handle the snowy, 39°F average winters.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.