Weather & Climate in Advance, NC

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

Advance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 752 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	752 ft (229 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density	216/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9458°N, 80.3922°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Davie County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.17"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.2 / 100
Community Resilience	45.2 / 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 High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	133 km	2 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	56 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	143 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	149 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	128 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	135 km	8 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	117 km	9 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	20 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	91 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	144 km	10 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	134 km	11 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	52 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	73 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	118 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	93 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	90 km	2 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	116 km	7 km
Oct 29, 2012	5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina	M2.5	150 km	7 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	125 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	47 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	286 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	282 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	284 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	255 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	299 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	174 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	274 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	153 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	288 km

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

Tornado History

284 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	89 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	28 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	4 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	8 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	63 km	12.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	21 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	20 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	60 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	50 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	95 km	7.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	85 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	52 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	58 km	32.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	93 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	39 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	22 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	36 km	16.1 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	81 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	29 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	74 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	86 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	66 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	45 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	86 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	78 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	81 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	80 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	72 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	66 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	83 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	83 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	3.7 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Advance has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").

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