Weather & Climate in Bennett, NC

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

Bennett 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 498 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	498 ft (152 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5753°N, 79.5346°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

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

5 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	113 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	88 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	57 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	50 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	93 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

18 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	255 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	209 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	285 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	204 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	236 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	269 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	280 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	263 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	286 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	212 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	98 mph	207 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	213 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	212 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	86 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	187 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	172 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	293 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	208 km

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

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 732 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	78 km	83.0 mi	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	72 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	33 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	65 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	89 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	65 km	5.5 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	78 km	160.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	87 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	88 km	3.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	78 km	85.7 mi	2
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	28 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	87 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	83 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	94 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	49 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	56 km	32.8 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	64 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	82 km	5.0 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	90 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	72 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	67 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	63 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	63 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	68 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	52 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	66 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	67 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	46 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	73 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	77 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	53 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	72 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	48 km
2015	RIFLE RANGE FIRE	698	65 km
2009	UNNAMED	686	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	56 km
2018	MARSHTON ROAD	622	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Bennett has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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