According to a 1903 journal article, there was once a stone in the center of the circle, perhaps another aspect of the solar alignment. Drombeg is almost 9.5 m (31 ft) in diameter and forms a nearly perfect circle.
The highest monthly average temperature in Asheville for August is 79 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Asheville for January is 45 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Asheville occurs in January with 0 inches. The air quality index in Asheville is 19% better than the national average. The pollution index in Asheville is 31% better than the national average.
The region experiences four distinct seasons, but the average annual snowfall is never more than 16.2 and the hottest day rarely exceeds 80Â°F. The warmest month of the year is July, while winter hits its peak in January. In August, 2012, The Weather Channel named Asheville one of America's Safest Weather Cities..