Weather & Climate in Bethania, NC

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

Bethania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 47.3 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 862 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	862 ft (263 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	532/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1798°N, 80.3349°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Forsyth County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"

24% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.9 / 100
Community Resilience	62.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 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	121 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	148 km	18 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	81 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	123 km	13 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	139 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	119 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	105 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	134 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	126 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	130 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	69 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	49 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	117 km	10 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	129 km	11 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	69 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	128 km	6 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	133 km	0 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	71 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	79 km	2 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia	M2.6	132 km	9 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	300 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	243 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	184 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	280 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	179 km

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

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	85 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	34 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	23 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	18 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	40 km	12.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	12 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	11 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	74 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	99 km	6.9 mi	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	61 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	61 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	79 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	54 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	14 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	59 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	31 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	51 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	91 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	76 km	4.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	60 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	99 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	88 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,124	99 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	22 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	84 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	62 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	95 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in	Driest
December	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Bethania has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").

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