A great climate for outdoor
activities year 'round
Few climates anywhere in the
world can match the year-round pleasant nature of Swain County's
climate. The lack of seasonal extremes allows
for frequent outdoor activities and comfortable living throughout the
year. Among the most valued aspects of Swain County's climate are the
cool summer nights which have lured visitors to the area for generations.
In the Bryson City area, July temperatures reflect an average daily
high of 84 degrees and an average low of 62.4 degrees. Winter temperatures,
while cool, are not uncomfortable. The average daily high in January
is 47.5 degrees, while the average low is 26 degrees.
Winter
always brings some snow to the mountains, with an average snowfall
of around 11 inches each year. However,
the amount of snow at any one time is rarely a major inconvenience
and tends to lend charm to the winter season. Crews
work around the clock in the event of snow to keep highways passable.
Annual precipitation averages around 47.71 inches. The average relative
humidity is about 70 percent in the summer and 66 percent during the
winter. Elevations in Swain County range from 1,085 to 6,643 feet.
Few climates anywhere in the
world can match the year-round pleasant nature of Swain County's
climate. The lack of seasonal extremes allows
for frequent outdoor activities and comfortable living throughout the
year. Among the most valued aspects of Swain County's climate are the
cool summer nights which have lured visitors to the area for generations.
In the Bryson City area, July temperatures reflect an average daily
high of 84 degrees and an average low of 62.4 degrees. Winter temperatures,
while cool, are not uncomfortable. The average daily high in January
is 47.5 degrees, while the average low is 26 degrees. 
Crews
work around the clock in the event of snow to keep highways passable.
Annual precipitation averages around 47.71 inches. The average relative
humidity is about 70 percent in the summer and 66 percent during the
winter. Elevations in Swain County range from 1,085 to 6,643 feet.
