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 Slick Ridge is covered by the Clingmans Dome, NC US Topo Map quadrant
Free US Topo Map PDF Order Waterproof Printed Topo MapBearpen Ridge | 2.1 mi |
Rocky Fork Ridge | 2.2 mi |
Fork Ridge | 2.4 mi |
Burnt Spruce Ridge | 2.6 mi |
Noland Divide | 2.7 mi |
Bryson City, NC | 10 mi |
Gatlinburg, TN | 10 mi |
Cherokee, NC | 11 mi |
Pittman Center, TN | 14 mi |
Pigeon Forge, TN | 16 mi |
Collins Gap | Land | 0.7 mi |
Webb Overlook | Man-made | 0.7 mi |
Mount Collins | Land | 1.0 mi |
Mount Love | Land | 1.2 mi |
Clingmans Creek | Water | 1.3 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 MT LECO which is approximately 6 miles away and has an elevation of 6,493 feet (1,388 feet higher than Big Slick Ridge). 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 | 6.83" | 32.6° | 17.0° |
February | 5.62" | 34.9° | 18.0° |
March | 7.20" | 42.6° | 23.8° |
April | 6.15" | 51.4° | 30.6° |
May | 8.22" | 58.7° | 39.1° |
June | 8.37" | 65.3° | 46.0° |
July | 8.37" | 68.7° | 48.9° |
August | 7.32" | 67.3° | 47.4° |
September | 6.56" | 62.5° | 42.8° |
October | 4.04" | 55.0° | 35.1° |
November | 6.53" | 44.4° | 27.0° |
December | 6.07" | 36.4° | 20.4° |
This location's average summer high temps are lower than 98% of other locations on record.
This location's average winter low temps are lower than 57% of other locations on record.
This location's average precipitation levels are higher than 98% of other locations on record.