Weather & Climate in Faith, NC

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

Faith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 887 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	887 ft (270 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	1,038/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5900°N, 80.4583°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Rowan County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.33"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.9 / 100
Community Resilience	48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

16 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	125 km	7 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	30 km	9 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	148 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	126 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	102 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	128 km	0 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	145 km	9 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	76 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	95 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	113 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	129 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	117 km	2 km
Oct 29, 2012	5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina	M2.5	140 km	7 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	125 km	7 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	65 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	105 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	280 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	260 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	258 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	268 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	256 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	299 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	277 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	287 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	284 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	165 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	268 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	115 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	265 km

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

Tornado History

333 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	89 km	4.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	72 km	13.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	54 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	44 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	48 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	100 km	12.0 mi	2
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	74 km	18.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	71 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	60 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	59 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	57 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	60 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	58 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	98 km	8.7 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	14 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	81 km	32.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	86 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	37 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	50 km	5.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	67 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	40 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	97 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	69 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	100 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	68 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	54 km
2011	SADDLEBACK	713	99 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	43 km
2024	COYOTE	663	88 km
2013	EASTLINE RX	594	98 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	39 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	56 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	57 km
2004	PARTNER	544	96 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	66 km
2024	0101/02_0202 PER RX	511	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Driest
December	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Faith has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.2").

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