Weather & Climate in Bonnetsville, NC

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

Bonnetsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 162 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	162 ft (49 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density	413/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0057°N, 78.4019°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cumberland County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	148 km	0 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	132 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	135 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

25 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	203 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	123 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	171 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	105 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	146 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	151 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	168 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	148 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	204 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	249 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	137 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	155 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	201 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	92 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	234 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	93 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	35 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	73 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	284 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	298 km

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

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,492 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	15 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	67 km	28.0 mi	16
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	81 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	82 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	67 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	65 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	98 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	91 km	65.2 mi	6
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	94 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	76 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	58 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	51 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	47 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	94 km	4.9 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	48 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	11 km	25.8 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	97 km	21.9 mi	0
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	97 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	35 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	89 km	30.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 acres, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1986	UNNAMED	77,768	86 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	58 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	80 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	24 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	89 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	95 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	79 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	98 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	83 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	59 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	14 km
2011	SR8	1,311	91 km
2011	WOLF ISLAND	1,310	88 km
2022	JUNIPER ROAD TWO	1,307	86 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,293	80 km
2010	BURNCOMP43	1,259	100 km
2008	EDNA BUCK ROAD	1,256	89 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.3 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Bonnetsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.9").

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