Jefferson
and its’ sister city, West Jefferson, are located in Ashe County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Interstates 77 and 40 are less than an hour away and the cities of Charlotte and Winston-Salem are less than two hours away. Jefferson is the oldest town in the “High Country” of North Carolina, founded in 1800 as the county seat. The historic old courthouse and surrounding buildings are still the center of the county government. This is a classic small town with warm, friendly people and a quiet way of life. It serves as the gateway to Mount Jefferson State Park and New River State Park, where recreation abounds for the nature lover. Engage in swimming, fishing and canoeing, hiking, biking or horseback riding, or enjoy a round of golf amid beautiful mountain scenery. It has been said, “there is no better experience than a hike to the summit of Mount Jefferson, a canoe trip on the New River, or a leisurely drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway.” All are within minutes of Jefferson. Art, music and theater can be found at the Ashe Arts Center and the Ashe Civic Center, and the Ashe County Arts Council brings in talent from all over the country for monthly exhibits from artists, sculptors and photographers. Great restaurants, arts and crafts galleries and specialty shops can be found in Jefferson and West Jefferson, and at various spots along the scenic country mountain roads.
Surrounding areas: West Jefferson, North Carolina (1.6 mi), Crumpler, North Carolina (7.3 mi), Fleetwood, North Carolina (8.2 mi), Creston, North Carolina (8.4 mi), Todd, North Carolina (10.2 mi), Laurel Springs, North Carolina (11.7 mi), New River State Park, North Carolina (12.8 mi)
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Jefferson Vacation Rentals
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Jefferson Weather & Climate
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The High Country in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina has four mild seasons that help support the busy tourist trade. The mountain valley temperatures average 6 to 8 degrees cooler than the nearby Piedmont region in the summer months, and near the mountain peaks, it can be 10-20 degrees cooler. Moist southerly winds are forced upward in passing over the mountain barrier, causing showers and thunderstorms in spring and summer. Due to mild summer temperatures, the mountains have always been a welcome escape from the heat at the lower elevations. Summer nights are crisp and cool, but not too cold for camping or other outdoor activities. Although it does snow in the region, large amounts of snowfall and severe low temperatures are rare except at the highest peaks. Therefore most ski resorts use snowmaking equipment to ensure a reliable supply.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
42°F |
20°F |
4.02 in. |
- |
| February |
45°F |
22°F |
3.73 in. |
- |
| March |
53°F |
28°F |
4.61 in. |
- |
| April |
62°F |
35°F |
3.93 in. |
- |
| May |
70°F |
44°F |
4.89 in. |
- |
| June |
77°F |
53°F |
4.39 in. |
- |
| July |
81°F |
58°F |
4.40 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
56°F |
4.31 in. |
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| September |
74°F |
49°F |
3.93 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
36°F |
3.35 in. |
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| November |
55°F |
29°F |
3.84 in. |
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| December |
46°F |
22°F |
3.28 in. |
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Jefferson Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located about 24 miles southeast of Jefferson in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located approximately 47 miles south of Jefferson in Hickory, North Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located roughly 52 miles west of Jefferson in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the New River Valley airport (PSK) located around 66 miles northeast of Jefferson in Dublin, Virginia, and finally the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 72 miles southeast of Jefferson in Winston - Salem, North Carolina.
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Jefferson Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Concord | NC | 86.1 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 89.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 96.8 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 98.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mountain Aire Golf Club | West Jefferson | NC | 4.4 mi. | | | Boone Golf Club | Boone | NC | 18.1 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Course | Boone | NC | 18.1 mi. | | | Roan Valley Golf Estates | Mountain City | TN | 18.5 mi. | | | New River Country Club | Twin Oaks | NC | 18.6 mi. | | | Deer Field Golf Course | Damascus | VA | 22.8 mi. | | | Greenstreet Mountain Golf Club | Traphill | NC | 25.3 mi. | | | Tillery Tradition Country Club | Mount Gilead | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Rock Creek Country Club | North Wilkesboro | NC | 26.4 mi. | | | Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park | Winchester | TN | 27.0 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 27.3 mi. | | | Scenic View Golf Course | Chilhowie | VA | 28.0 mi. | | | Holston Hills Country Club | Marion | VA | 28.6 mi. | | | Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course | Banner Elk | NC | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 27.1 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 28.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 28.4 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 72.8 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 83.4 mi. | | | Canaan Valley | Davis | WV | 103.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 110.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Jefferson State Park | | NC | 1.6 mi. | | | Grayson Highlands State Park | | VA | 13.8 mi. | | | Rendezvous Mountain State Park | | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Stone Mountain State Park | | NC | 23.1 mi. | | | Hungry Mother State Park | | VA | 31.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 48.1 mi. | (Art) | | Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 49.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 49.6 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 82.9 mi. | | | Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 103.2 mi. | | | North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 105.1 mi. | |
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