Weather & Climate in Elrod, NC

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

Elrod enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°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 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 155 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	155 ft (47 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6072°N, 79.2308°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Robeson County County
Nearest Airport	Lumberton Regional (LBT) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.4 / 100
Community Resilience	14.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

15 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	127 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	146 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	146 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	146 km	4 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	146 km	4 km
Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	119 km	2 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	60 km	8 km
May 10, 2022	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.8	146 km	2 km
Mar 9, 2024	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.7	146 km	3 km
Jan 5, 2022	5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.6	145 km	0 km
Apr 26, 2025	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	146 km	2 km
May 10, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	145 km	2 km
Jan 3, 2022	5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.5	143 km	2 km
Sep 15, 2024	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.5	145 km	2 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	61 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

22 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	145 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	103 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	182 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	102 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	125 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	182 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	239 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	177 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	242 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	102 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	182 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	242 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	216 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	145 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	251 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	142 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	82 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	136 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	158 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	242 km

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

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,403 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	53 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	34 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	63 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	48 km	17.0 mi	7
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	9 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	46 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	82 km	65.2 mi	6
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	96 km	2.2 mi	8
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	41 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	39 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	60 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	77 km	25.8 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	85 km	77.3 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	75 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	28 km	21.9 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	100 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	59 km	29.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	41 km	13.1 mi	1

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	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	51 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,094	97 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	53 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	70 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	93 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,204	96 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	93 km
2022	SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	2,039	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	92 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	18 km
1998	981406	1,892	90 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	86 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	46 km
1994	COMP 1112	1,798	98 km
1998	980803	1,780	88 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	94 km
1999	19990505	1,756	92 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	52 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.4 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	5.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in

Elrod has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.8").

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