Weather & Climate in Archdale, NC

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

Archdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	810 ft (247 m)
Area	8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density	1,329/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9047°N, 79.9598°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.9 / 100
Community Resilience	21.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	84 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	150 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	147 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	120 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	113 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	143 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	19 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	110 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	115 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	124 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	144 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	8 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	125 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	298 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	260 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	255 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	281 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	261 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	221 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	265 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	265 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	138 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	236 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	169 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	260 km

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

Tornado History

256 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	86 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	12 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	39 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	55 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	73 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	34 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	35 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	31 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	89 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	93 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	71 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	70 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	24 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	59 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	75 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	61 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	98 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	30 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	49 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	92 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	91 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	55 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	67 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	92 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	94 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	97 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	92 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	63 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	57 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	68 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	68 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	91 km
2024	0101/02_0202 PER RX	511	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	3.5 in
February	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	42°F (5°C)	3.5 in	Coldest

Archdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.0").

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