South Weldon, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
688 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$19,250 Median Income $12,249 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $49,460 Zillow
$484 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,250 median income, 22.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $484/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
South Weldon 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

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,564/sq mi
Coordinates36.4136°N, 77.6024°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
6 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

11 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 M3.8 135 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 138 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 131 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 140 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 136 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 144 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 145 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 147 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 144 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 120 km
Apr 29, 2000 3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia M2.5 143 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 1 291 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 225 km
2018 Florence Category 2 235 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 239 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 190 km
2011 Irene Category 1 148 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 242 km
2004 Alex Category 2 242 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 33 km
1999 Irene Category 2 282 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 107 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 159 km
1996 Fran Category 3 167 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 157 km
1993 Emily Category 3 259 km
1991 Bob Category 3 264 km
1986 Charley Category 1 151 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 215 km
1984 Diana Category 4 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 788 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 89 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 69 km 12
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 43 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 48 km 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 81 km 2
May 22, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 64 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 35 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 45 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 15 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 83 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 74 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

South Weldon 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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