Mars Hill, NC is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. It has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average high temperature in the summer months can reach up to 85°F and the average low temperature in the winter months can drop down to around 30°F. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year and snowfall is common during winter months. Mars Hill offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and more that are great for all seasons!
Mars Hill, North Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mars Hill averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Mars Hill. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mars Hill gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year