Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bryson City, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 58.6"
- Annual precip
- 191d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bryson City
Bryson City, North Carolina averages 56°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 58.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 191 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
58.6"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bryson City) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bryson City area.
How Bryson City compares to every U.S. city
Bryson City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bryson City
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bryson City captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 6.1" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.3"
February 5.3"
March 5.4"
April 5.0"
May 5.2"
June 5.1"
July 5.1"
August 4.4"
September 4.1"
October 3.2"
November 4.5"
December 6.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
191 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,173
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
838
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bryson City's climate means for you
Bryson City runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 191 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,173 heating and 838 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Bryson City, NC
Bryson City, North Carolina runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00311165, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Bryson City averages 58.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 191 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 24. As for energy demand, 4,173 heating degree days and 838 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bryson City scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bryson City, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bryson City, North Carolina is 56°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bryson City get? ▼
Bryson City receives 58.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bryson City? ▼
Bryson City has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bryson City? ▼
Bryson City has approximately 191 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bryson City? ▼
Bryson City has 4,173 heating degree days and 838 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Bryson City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00311165 near Bryson City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00311165. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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