Celo
is a small community of approximately 34 families located in the western mountains of Yancey County, North Carolina. A number of artisans live and work in Celo, and as a result, the largest single economic activity in the community is the work of potters, glass blowers, etc. A cooperative shop on Route 80 near the town displays the works of Celo artists, as well items made by other craftspeople from outside the community. There are more artists per capita in the western mountains of North Carolina then in any other region in the country. As part of Yancey County, Celo offers visitors an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy. Choose from hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, white water rafting, skiing or golf. Nestled among the diverse forests and western mountains of the state also means lots of sightseeing opportunities. Yancey County has the highest average elevation of any county in North Carolina and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway makes up its' southeastern border. The nearby town of Burnsville has a picturesque town square that is lined with unique shops, galleries and restaurants, and is the site of craft fairs and summer evening concerts. In addition, the annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair is held the first weekend in August in Burnsville and features handmade quilts, pottery, baskets and other handmade items.
Surrounding areas: Little Switzerland, North Carolina (6.2 mi), Green Mountain, North Carolina (8.0 mi), Spruce Pine, North Carolina (8.5 mi), Bakersville, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Wolf Laurel, North Carolina (15.4 mi), Beech Mountain, North Carolina (15.8 mi), Plumtree, North Carolina (15.8 mi)
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Celo Vacation Rentals
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Celo Weather & Climate
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North Carolina has the greatest range of altitude of any state east of the Mississippi River, ranging from sea level along the Atlantic coast to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Latitude accounts for climatic variations, as does soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. There is no distinct wet or dry season in North Carolina. Average snowfall in the southern mountains is around 16 inches, with some of the higher mountain peaks and upper slopes receiving as much as 50 inches per year. July is usually the wettest month. Summer rainfall is the most variable; daily showers are not uncommon, but periods of one to two weeks without rain are also normal. Autumn is the driest season, and also sees the greatest drop-off of temperature in the month of October.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
21°F |
5.58 in. |
- |
| February |
49°F |
23°F |
5.07 in. |
- |
| March |
57°F |
30°F |
6.30 in. |
- |
| April |
65°F |
37°F |
4.60 in. |
- |
| May |
72°F |
45°F |
5.32 in. |
- |
| June |
78°F |
53°F |
4.54 in. |
- |
| July |
82°F |
57°F |
4.43 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
56°F |
5.02 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
50°F |
4.55 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
37°F |
4.18 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
30°F |
5.05 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
24°F |
4.19 in. |
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Celo Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 35 miles southwest of Celo in Asheville, North Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located approximately 44 miles southwest of Celo in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located roughly 53 miles southeast of Celo in Shelby, North Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 66 miles south of Celo in Greer, South Carolina.
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Celo Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 55.7 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 68.1 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 68.1 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 76.1 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 76.1 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 76.4 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 88.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 91.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 6.8 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell Golf Club | Burnsville | NC | 6.8 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 6.8 mi. | | | Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club | Spruce Pine | NC | 8.6 mi. | | | Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 16.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 18.6 mi. | | | Mountain Glen Golf Course | Newland | NC | 21.9 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 22.4 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 23.4 mi. | | | Buffalo Valley Golf Course | Unicoi | TN | 24.1 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 25.8 mi. | | | Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course | Banner Elk | NC | 27.7 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Quaker Meadows Golf Club | Morganton | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Finley Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Chapel Hill | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 28.7 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 19.8 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 29.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 55.7 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 86.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 7.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 32.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 32.5 mi. | (Children's) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 48.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 26.8 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 70.6 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 96.7 mi. | |
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