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Dundarrach, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
38 Population 29/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
445 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dundarrach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation221 ft (67 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates34.9247°N, 79.1575°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScotland County County
Nearest AirportFayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.5 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 142 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 150 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 62 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 137 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 129 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 181 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 129 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 205 km
2018 Florence Category 2 124 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 159 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 199 km
2011 Irene Category 1 235 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 190 km
2004 Alex Category 2 254 km
2004 Charley Category 1 132 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 218 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 219 km
1999 Irene Category 2 234 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 150 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 270 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 146 km
1996 Fran Category 3 52 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 141 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 179 km
1986 Charley Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

345 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 84 km 3
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 62 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 52 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 10 km 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 48 km 6
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 28 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 55 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 47 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 56 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 56 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 84 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 43 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 29 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 34 km
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 37 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 70 km
2010 CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE 1,252 32 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 100 km
2018 STRAUSBURG ROAD 1,219 30 km
2002 2002 1603 1,151 100 km
2017 GARDNER FARM LANE 1,112 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 43 km
2011 VALENTINE 1,083 36 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,033 95 km
2024 HORSESHOE LAKE 990 46 km
2006 16/03 RX BURN 949 100 km
1990 UNNAMED 939 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Driest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Dundarrach has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").

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