Almond
is a peaceful, secluded village located on the banks of the Nantahala River in Graham County, North Carolina. Graham County is 80% national forest land, with The Nantahala National Forest spreading out over 527 thousand acres. Lush green forest, mountains with cascading waterfalls and numerous creeks and rivers make up this beautiful, natural region. Nearly 600 miles of roads and trails wind through the Nantahala Forest, including parts of the Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail, making it a hiker's paradise. Just a few of the other recreational activities available near the town of Almond include swimming in mountain lakes, fishing in crystal clear streams, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, whitewater rafting on the Nantahala Gorge and golfing amid gorgeous mountain views. Nearby are the towns of Banner Elk and Boone, which have four ski resorts for exciting wintertime fun. Almond is conveniently located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Indian Reservation & Casino, craft shops, flea markets, country auctions and more. All that you need for a relaxing, fun-filled mountain vacation can be found in or around Almond, North Carolina.
Surrounding areas: Alarka, North Carolina (6.9 mi), Stecoah, North Carolina (7.1 mi), Bryson City, North Carolina (7.9 mi), Nantahala, North Carolina (8.0 mi), Topton, North Carolina (11.5 mi), Aquone, North Carolina (11.8 mi), Whittier, North Carolina (12.4 mi)
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Almond Vacation Rentals
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Almond Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
5.39 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
25°F |
4.89 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
32°F |
5.76 in. |
- |
| April |
68°F |
38°F |
4.09 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
49°F |
4.90 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
57°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
61°F |
4.09 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
4.48 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
55°F |
3.94 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
41°F |
3.29 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
32°F |
4.58 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
26°F |
4.57 in. |
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Almond Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 33 miles north of Almond in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 38 miles northwest of Almond in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 57 miles east of Almond in Asheville, North Carolina, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located around 57 miles north of Almond in Morristown, Tennessee, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 70 miles northeast of Almond in Greeneville, Tennessee.
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Almond Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 15.9 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 15.9 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 29.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 29.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 34.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 86.6 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 112.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 12.3 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 16.7 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 16.7 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 23.7 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 26.5 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 26.5 mi. | | | Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | 29.3 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 28.5 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 65.3 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 109.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 109.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 111.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chatuge State Park | | GA | 31.5 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 33.7 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 36.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 41.0 mi. | (History) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 45.5 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 45.5 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 45.5 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 45.5 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 48.6 mi. | (History) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 59.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 59.4 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 45.5 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 59.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 75.3 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 101.1 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 101.1 mi. | |
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