Weather & Climate in Chadbourn, NC

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

Chadbourn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 100 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	100 ft (30 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	518/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3252°N, 78.8250°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Columbus County County
Nearest Airport	Lumberton Regional (LBT) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.10"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.3 / 100
Community Resilience	23.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	133 km	2 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	108 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	108 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	119 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	56 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	134 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	53 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	90 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	134 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	197 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	131 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	195 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	164 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	60 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	233 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	167 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	96 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	203 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	103 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	65 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	94 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	285 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	98 mph	292 km

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

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,550 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	53 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	92 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	79 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	96 km	21.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	52 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 15, 2021	EF3	54 km	21.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	82 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	54 km	2.2 mi	8
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	56 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	67 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	84 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	76 km	25.8 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	57 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 17, 1965	EF3	57 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	77 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	88 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	74 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF2	96 km	8.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	96 km	4.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	HIGHWAY 31	17,004	57 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	99 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,111	89 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	61 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,204	55 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,073	76 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	93 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	32 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,870	87 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	93 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	99 km
2010	UNNAMED	1,683	88 km
2002	LEGENDS	1,666	67 km
2016	CLEMMONS ROAD	1,468	70 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,335	78 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	74 km
2008	EDNA BUCK ROAD	1,256	91 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	95 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	94 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	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in
June	76°F (25°C)	5.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	5.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Chadbourn has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.8").

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