Weather & Climate in Faison, NC

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

Faison 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 161 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	161 ft (49 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	949/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1165°N, 78.1363°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wayne County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.0 / 100
Community Resilience	37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very 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 Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2 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	123 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	139 km	4 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	224 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	139 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	160 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	106 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	156 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	143 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	148 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	142 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	189 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	271 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	155 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	128 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	202 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	84 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	226 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	89 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	52 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	51 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	273 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	276 km

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

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,294 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	40 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	13 km	21.0 mi	3
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	62 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	38 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	92 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	81 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	73 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	87 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	63 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	23 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	74 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	67 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	76 km	8.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	71 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	38 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	84 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	74 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	32 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	73 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	55 km	9.5 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	80 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	52 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	72 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	48 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	83 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	95 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	73 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	95 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	79 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	73 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	35 km
2011	SR8	1,311	80 km
2011	WOLF ISLAND	1,310	84 km
2022	JUNIPER ROAD TWO	1,307	78 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,293	73 km
2010	BURNCOMP43	1,259	86 km
2008	EDNA BUCK ROAD	1,256	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Faison has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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