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Blue Ridge Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Blairsville Experiment Station station show average highs from 49.4°F (January) to 84.8°F (July) and average lows from 25.4°F (January) to 62.1°F (July). January is the wettest month (5.85 in) and October the driest (4.21 in). On BnB Search, the Blue Ridge vacation rentals hub lists 230 places, 219 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Blue Ridge climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Blairsville Experiment Station (NOAA ID USC00090969), elevation about 1,949 ft.
- Warmest average high: 84.8°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 25.4°F in January.
- Wettest month: January, 5.85 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: October, 4.21 in.
Why this matters for renters: the numbers below tell you what to pack and what to ask a host before you book. They do not say when to go; that depends on what you want to do.
Monthly normals table
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.4 | 25.4 | 5.85 |
| February | 53.2 | 27.7 | 4.76 |
| March | 60.3 | 33.9 | 5.56 |
| April | 69.2 | 40.9 | 5.15 |
| May | 76.1 | 50.0 | 4.49 |
| June | 81.9 | 58.5 | 5.57 |
| July | 84.8 | 62.1 | 4.88 |
| August | 84.1 | 61.1 | 5.27 |
| September | 79.5 | 54.9 | 4.42 |
| October | 70.4 | 42.9 | 4.21 |
| November | 60.7 | 33.3 | 4.68 |
| December | 52.5 | 28.7 | 5.46 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Blairsville Experiment Station station (ID USC00090969), elevation 594 m (about 1,949 ft), about 23 miles east of the middle of our Blue Ridge listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 26–28 years of data, the low from 27–30 and precipitation from 25–29; its completeness flags for these values are S ("S" standard, "R" representative, as defined in NOAA's documentation). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast: any given week can be much warmer, colder, wetter or drier.
It is the nearest NOAA station with standard temperature normals; the closer Ellijay station has precipitation normals only.
NOAA does not publish a complete monthly snowfall normal for this station, so this guide does not list snowfall.
Packing notes from the numbers
- Average lows are at or below 32°F in January, February and December. Pack warm layers for evenings and mornings in those months.
- Average lows are between 33°F and 45°F in March, April, October and November, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- Average precipitation is 4 inches or more in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. A rain jacket or umbrella is worth packing.
What our Blue Ridge listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 230 listings in total: 219 individual stays, 7 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 3 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 1 other local listing that is not a rental.
- Area tags: Blue Ridge 163, Ellijay 54, Jasper 1, McCaysville 1. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 219 stays, 7 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 4 mention a dock; 2 mention a lake view; 8 mention a mountain view; 57 mention a hot tub or spa; 3 mention a pool; 29 mention pets or dogs; 105 mention cabin. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Blue Ridge hub (map and filters) or in the full Blue Ridge listings directory.
Before you book a Blue Ridge rental
- For a stay in January, February and December, ask the host how the driveway and access road are cleared after snow or ice, and whether a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended.
- Ask whether the heating system, hot tub and any pipes are winterized or kept running, and who to call if the heat fails.
- For January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, read the cancellation and weather policy before you book, and plan an indoor backup for rainy days.
- Check a current forecast from the National Weather Service (weather.gov) a few days before you travel; normals do not replace a forecast.
FAQ
Which month is warmest and which is coldest at the Blairsville Experiment Station station?
July has the highest average high (84.8°F). January has the lowest average low (25.4°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
January, with 5.85 inches of average precipitation. October is the driest at 4.21 inches.
How many Blue Ridge rentals does BnB Search list?
230 listings, including 219 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, Blairsville Experiment Station station (USC00090969)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USC00090969 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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