Weather & Climate in Cameron, NC

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

Cameron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°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 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	295/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3259°N, 79.2542°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lee County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

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	141 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	76 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	94 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	88 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	81 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

20 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	225 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	173 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	248 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	167 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	204 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	232 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	252 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	226 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	289 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	177 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	261 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	207 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	274 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	177 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	175 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	52 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	155 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	182 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	260 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	171 km

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

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,517 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	76 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	84 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	88 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	96 km	21.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	72 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	6 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	36 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	55 km	160.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	84 km	5.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	65 km	40.0 mi	12
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	41 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	80 km	25.8 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	63 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	61 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	93 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	82 km	0.2 mi	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	92 km	17.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	66 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	92 km	32.8 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	98 km	12.5 mi	2

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	75 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	74 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	89 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	78 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	89 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	44 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	42 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	26 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	93 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	46 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	75 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	43 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	45 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	31 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	67 km
2024	HORSESHOE LAKE	990	77 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	77 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	71 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	57 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	36 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.0").

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