
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 12.6 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- February
Long term monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight.
Annual atmospheric patterns for Nantahala National Forest are derived from NASA POWER measurements for the period of 1991 to 2020. Representing climate conditions at a fixed elevation of 730.96 meters, these records track fluctuations in monthly temperature, daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and total daylight hours. Measurements provide a baseline for observing regional environmental trends rather than current weather or site-wide variability.

Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9 °C-12.7° to 15.8° | 4.4 mm/day | 83.6% | 2.4 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| February | 3.7 °C-9.7° to 17.5° | 4.6 mm/day | 83.2% | 2.4 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| March | 7.8 °C-6.6° to 21.2° | 4.5 mm/day | 80.8% | 2.4 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| April | 12.5 °C-2.1° to 24.6° | 4.1 mm/day | 78.7% | 2.2 m/s | 12.9 hours |
| May | 17.2 °C3.8° to 28° | 3.7 mm/day | 79.5% | 1.8 m/s | 13.9 hours |
| June | 21.2 °C10.2° to 31.8° | 4.3 mm/day | 77.8% | 1.5 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| July | 23.2 °C13.9° to 33.4° | 4.1 mm/day | 75.5% | 1.4 m/s | 14.1 hours |
| August | 22.8 °C13.1° to 33.4° | 3.9 mm/day | 73.2% | 1.4 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| September | 19.5 °C6.7° to 31.3° | 3.7 mm/day | 73.1% | 1.6 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 13.5 °C-1° to 27.1° | 3.2 mm/day | 74% | 1.9 m/s | 11.1 hours |
| November | 7.5 °C-5.6° to 22° | 4.1 mm/day | 76.4% | 2.1 m/s | 10.1 hours |
| December | 3.5 °C-8.6° to 16.9° | 4.5 mm/day | 82.7% | 2.2 m/s | 9.7 hours |
Calculated monthly comparisons for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.
Interactive climate map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
Examine monthly temperature, precipitation, and regional atmospheric patterns across diverse park settings






Gain a deeper understanding of the Nantahala National Forest through this structured geographic profile. MoriAtlas provides detailed insight into the forest's rugged Appalachian terrain, protected water corridors, and regional landscape context. Use these resources to visualize the mountain ridges and river systems that define this major conservation area in North Carolina.