Garysburg, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
636 Population 677/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $39,936 per capita
$106,600 Home Value $81,071 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 49.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,600 home value, $883/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Garysburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates36.4479°N, 77.5604°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.2 / 100
Community Resilience22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 134 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 148 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 136 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 129 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 139 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 130 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 140 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 141 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 144 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 141 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 119 km
Apr 29, 2000 3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 296 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 225 km
2018 Florence Category 2 239 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 240 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 190 km
2011 Irene Category 1 145 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 244 km
2004 Alex Category 2 243 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 31 km
1999 Irene Category 2 281 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 108 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 161 km
1996 Fran Category 3 173 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 161 km
1993 Emily Category 3 257 km
1991 Bob Category 3 262 km
1986 Charley Category 1 149 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 213 km
1984 Diana Category 4 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

334 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 775 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 84 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 68 km 12
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 41 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 48 km 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 78 km 2
May 22, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 97 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 96 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 60 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 40 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 42 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 17 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 88 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 68 km
2006 WEST DRUMMOND 562 97 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Garysburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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