Rex, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
55
Population
74/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8508°N, 79.0469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Rex has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.1").