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Farmington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
174
Population
107/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$15,910 per capita
$169,000
Home Value
$274,873 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
4,741 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0085°N, 80.5357°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Yadkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.1").