Weather & Climate in Biscoe, NC

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

Biscoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 616 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	616 ft (188 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	776/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3589°N, 79.7797°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.4 / 100
Community Resilience	20.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	124 km	7 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	94 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	59 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	75 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	64 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	64 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

17 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	235 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	200 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	278 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	197 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	219 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	273 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	299 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	264 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	263 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	200 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	239 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	221 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	218 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	100 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	202 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	141 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	203 km

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

Tornado History

308 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 1,091 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	96 km	13.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	83 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	79 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	88 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	92 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	70 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	42 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	72 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	88 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	97 km	5.5 mi	2
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	92 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	93 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	94 km	3.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	84 km	85.7 mi	2
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	33 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	70 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	50 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	73 km	6.2 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	64 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	62 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	92 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	95 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	39 km
1998	981406	1,892	99 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	96 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	51 km
1998	980803	1,780	92 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	99 km
1999	19990505	1,756	91 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	46 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	96 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	99 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	99 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	96 km
1996	96 3 3	1,550	98 km
1993	COMP 14	1,538	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,523	93 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,454	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Biscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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