Weather & Climate in Aberdeen, NC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 380 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	380 ft (116 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density	828/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1346°N, 79.4355°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Moore County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	130 km	7 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	131 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	50 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	106 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	97 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	55 km	14 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	205 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	162 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	239 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	158 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	186 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	233 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	263 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	224 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	289 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	163 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	238 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	233 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	269 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	182 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	178 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	67 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	168 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	159 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	272 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	164 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

322 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,229 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	61 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	58 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	76 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	55 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	25 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	30 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	78 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	62 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	86 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	47 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	88 km	25.8 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	68 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	37 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	73 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	90 km	10.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	97 km	12.5 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	78 km	29.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	89 km	13.1 mi	1
Mar 28, 2009	EF2	96 km	1.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	48 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	47 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	92 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	93 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	95 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	57 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	74 km
1998	981406	1,892	96 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	93 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	18 km
1998	980803	1,780	91 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	99 km
1999	19990505	1,756	92 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	15 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	94 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	97 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	97 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,623	99 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	94 km
2017	SCCRR FY17 RX COMP 18E	1,566	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.9").

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