Beech Mountain, NC has a very pleasant climate. The summers are mild with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and cooler nights in the mid-60s. The winters are typically cool, with temperatures averaging in the low 30s and high 20s. There is usually plenty of snowfall during the winter season as well, making it a great place for winter activities like skiing and snowboarding at nearby ski resorts. In addition to the temperature variations throughout the year, Beech Mountain also receives plenty of rainfall with an average annual precipitation of up to 50 inches or more.
Beech Mountain, North Carolina gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Beech Mountain averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Beech Mountain. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Beech Mountain gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year