Mount-Airy
is located in Surry County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. This peaceful community of approximately 8,500 won the "All American City Award" in 1994. Known as the birthplace of actor Andy Griffith, it is believed by many to be the inspirational town for Griffiths popular television series, "The Andy Griffith Show." Although Mount Airy doesnt look exactly like the fictional Mayberry, it does have a "Floyds Barber Shop," "Old Mayberry Jail" and "Snappy Lunch," which is famous for its pork chop sandwiches. The community holds an annual "Mayberry Days" in September and Andy Griffiths old home place can also be visited. Mount Airy has a long history with regional music and is the home of country singer, Donna Fargo and old-time music legend, Tommy Jarrell. The town has one of the few bluegrass and old-time music radio stations in the country that has been in continuous operation since 1948. Weekly bluegrass jam sessions are held at The Andy Griffith Playhouse and an Old Time Fiddlers Convention is held annually in the town. The annual "Autumn Leaves Festival," is another special event that Mount Airy has been hosting for over forty years. Held in early October, this festival showcases local musical talent, along with an arts & crafts show, lots of good food and other entertainment. Outdoor activities in the area include canoeing the Yadkin River, hiking, mountain biking and traveling the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Surrounding areas: Ennice, North Carolina (21.9 mi), Roaring Gap, North Carolina (22.1 mi), Sparta, North Carolina (28.6 mi), Yadkin Valley, North Carolina (31.6 mi), Winston-Salem, North Carolina (34.3 mi), Laurel Springs, North Carolina (37.0 mi), Pilot Mountain, North Carolina (38.1 mi)
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Mount Airy Vacation Rentals
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Mount Airy Weather & Climate
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The Northwest Blue Ridge Mountains 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 than in the cities below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with temperatures rarely reaching 90 degrees. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in season. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. 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 |
45°F |
23°F |
4.00 in. |
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| February |
50°F |
25°F |
3.36 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
32°F |
4.44 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
40°F |
3.85 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
50°F |
4.65 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
59°F |
4.02 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
64°F |
4.40 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
62°F |
3.81 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
55°F |
4.31 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
42°F |
3.36 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
33°F |
3.48 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
26°F |
3.31 in. |
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Mount Airy Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 33 miles southeast of Mount Airy in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located approximately 46 miles southeast of Mount Airy in Greensboro, North Carolina, Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (ROA) located roughly 67 miles northeast of Mount Airy in Roanoke, Virginia, and finally the Danville Regional airport (DAN) located around 70 miles east of Mount Airy in Danville, Virginia.
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Mount Airy Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 54.2 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 75.5 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 89.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 54.2 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 99.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cross Creek Country Club | Mount Airy | NC | | | | Pine Ridge Classic Golf Course | Mount Airy | NC | | | | White Pines Country Club | Mount Airy | NC | | | | Beaver Creek Golf Course | Dobson | NC | 9.8 mi. | | | Skyland Lakes Golf Club | Fancy Gap | VA | 12.0 mi. | | | River Mont Golf Course | Siloam | NC | 15.4 mi. | | | Olde Mill Resort | Laurel Fork | VA | 15.6 mi. | | | Crestview Golf Course | Ennice | NC | 19.1 mi. | | | Silo Run Golf Course | Boonville | NC | 19.3 mi. | | | Southern Wayne Country Club | Mount Olive | NC | 19.8 mi. | | | Marion Lake Golf Club | Nebo | NC | 20.1 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Country Club | Galax | VA | 20.6 mi. | | | Deer Creek Golf Park | Galax | VA | 20.6 mi. | | | Galax Country Club | Galax | VA | 20.6 mi. | | | Countryside Golf Club | Elkin | NC | 22.1 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Golf Course | Jonesville | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Yadkin Country Club | Yadkinville | NC | 25.6 mi. | | | Greenstreet Mountain Golf Club | Traphill | NC | 26.0 mi. | | | Stonewall Golf Course | Germanton | NC | 26.8 mi. | | | Long Creek Club | Bethania | NC | 27.0 mi. | | | Grandview Golf Course | Pfafftown | NC | 27.8 mi. | | | Hemlock Golf Course | Walnut Cove | NC | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 72.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 74.2 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 74.2 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 80.3 mi. | | | The Homestead | Hot Springs | VA | 112.2 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 118.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 13.4 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 14.0 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 18.2 mi. | | | Hanging Rock State Park | | NC | 20.8 mi. | | | Stone Mountain State Park | | NC | 26.3 mi. | | | Fairy Stone State Park | | VA | 35.1 mi. | | | Claytor Lake State Park | | VA | 38.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Doors | Advance | NC | 40.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Virginia Museum of Natural History | Martinsville | VA | 42.9 mi. | (Science) | | Chinqua-Penn | Reidsville | NC | 53.4 mi. | (History) | | ArtQuest | Greensboro | NC | 54.2 mi. | (Children's) | | Greensboro Historical Museum | Greensboro | NC | 54.2 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 64.9 mi. | | | North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 70.5 mi. | |
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