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Ruffin, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caswell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
501 Population 110/sq mi density
$119,700 Home Value $198,330 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 5,244 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruffin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation572 ft (174 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates36.4382°N, 79.5334°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCaswell County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.8 / 100
Community Resilience14.1 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.8 146 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 150 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 99 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 131 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 145 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 111 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 52 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 91 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 142 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 149 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 112 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 143 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 141 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 64 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 298 km
2018 Florence Category 2 290 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 166 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 259 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 279 km
1996 Fran Category 3 157 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 237 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 240 km
1984 Diana Category 4 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 40 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 51 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 74 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 69 km 1
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 92 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 48 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 99 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 55 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 67 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 85 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 68 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Ruffin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.2").

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