Alleghany County topographic map
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Alleghany County
Due to its elevation, Alleghany County enjoys slightly cooler summers than the lowland areas to the east and south, with temperatures seldom rising over 90 °F (32 °C). In the winter, however, temperatures can frequently be colder than would be expected in a southern state. Daytime highs can fall into the teens or lower, and snowfall can be extremely heavy at times. According to USClimateData.com, the average temperature is 52.85 °F (11.58 °C).
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Name: Alleghany County topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States (36.36606 -81.35326 36.57502 -80.90164)
Average elevation: 2,474 ft
Minimum elevation: 1,076 ft
Maximum elevation: 4,163 ft
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