Weather & Climate in Asheboro, NC

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

Asheboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 871 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	871 ft (265 m)
Area	18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²)
Population Density	1,401/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7184°N, 79.8144°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.03"

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

9 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	90 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	99 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	138 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	35 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	131 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	140 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	146 km	2 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	24 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	104 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

14 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	275 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	235 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	231 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	258 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	299 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	292 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	236 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	219 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	243 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	242 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	116 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	216 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	163 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	236 km

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

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 627 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	98 km	83.0 mi	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	62 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	100 km	52.9 mi	2
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	36 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	59 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	77 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	70 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	58 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	59 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	8 km	1.0 mi	1
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	78 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	72 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	61 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	37 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	88 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	83 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	80 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	94 km	2.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	74 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	89 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	83 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	92 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	88 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	41 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	88 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	88 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	91 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	67 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	76 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	73 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	74 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	46 km
2015	RIFLE RANGE FIRE	698	86 km
2009	UNNAMED	686	91 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	48 km
2018	MARSHTON ROAD	622	88 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.5 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 (6°C)	3.5 in

Asheboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.0").

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