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Smithtown, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
168 Population 125/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 3,866 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithtown 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 Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates36.2331°N, 80.5712°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYadkin County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 142 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 100 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 138 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 78 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 142 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 117 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 124 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 98 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 93 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 114 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 119 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 55 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 120 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 71 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 107 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 48 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 111 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 122 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 262 km
1996 Fran Category 3 204 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 56 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 32 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 93 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 52 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 24 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 12 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 65 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 80 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,120 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 97 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 15 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 63 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 43 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 46 km
2006 CHESTNUT 737 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 644 89 km
2010 FS CABIN/PLUMBER 541 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Smithtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").

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