The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75"x29" or larger. Big Creek is covered by the Hanging Rock, NC US Topo Map quadrant
Free US Topo Map PDF Order Waterproof Printed Topo MapNorth Double Creek | 1.1 mi |
Cascade Creek | 1.5 mi |
South Double Creek | 1.5 mi |
Vade Mecum Creek | 1.8 mi |
Long Branch | 2.3 mi |
Danbury, NC | 5 mi |
Pilot Mountain, NC | 11 mi |
Pinnacle, NC | 12 mi |
King, NC | 12 mi |
Germanton, NC | 13 mi |
Hoover Whitts Store Site | Man-made | 0.4 mi |
George Cemetery | Man-made | 0.7 mi |
Matthew Moore House (historical) | Man-made | 0.9 mi |
Vaden Cemetery | Man-made | 1.0 mi |
Nelson Cemetery | Man-made | 1.2 mi |
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is DANBURY 5 SE which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 760 feet (9 feet higher than Big Creek). Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have differences in elevation and topography, the historic weather at the two separate locations may be different as well.
Month | Precip | AVG High Temp | AVG Low Temp |
---|---|---|---|
January | 3.86" | 47.7° | 25.7° |
February | 3.26" | 51.8° | 27.7° |
March | 4.63" | 60.1° | 34.7° |
April | 3.85" | 70.2° | 42.4° |
May | 4.68" | 77.0° | 51.0° |
June | 3.87" | 84.2° | 60.3° |
July | 4.84" | 88.2° | 64.9° |
August | 3.91" | 86.9° | 63.5° |
September | 4.46" | 80.9° | 56.5° |
October | 3.94" | 71.4° | 42.9° |
November | 3.24" | 61.5° | 35.0° |
December | 3.51" | 51.6° | 28.3° |
This location's average summer high temps are higher than 58% of other locations on record.
This location's average winter low temps are higher than 68% of other locations on record.
This location's average precipitation levels are higher than 78% of other locations on record.