Question: What area of North Carolina stays 20 degrees cooler than its surrounding lowlands during summer?
Answer: Jackson County, a mountainous area in Western North Carolina, including Sylva, Dillsboro, and Cashiers, sits over 3,000 feet above sea level. It stays 10 to 20 degrees cooler than nearby lowlands during summer, offering refreshing escapes with waterfalls, lakes, and outdoor adventures.
