Weather & Climate in Fountain, NC

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

Fountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 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

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	100 ft (30 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	345/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6721°N, 77.6317°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.4 / 100
Community Resilience	8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	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	100 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	100 km	4 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
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	212 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	170 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	153 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	179 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	143 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	121 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	170 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	193 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	230 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	59 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	217 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	75 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	253 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	92 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	110 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	75 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	282 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	235 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	243 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	133 km

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

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 977 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	89 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	40 km	28.0 mi	16
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	37 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	30 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	43 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	71 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	50 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	39 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	77 km	17.9 mi	12
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	27 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	97 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	64 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	58 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	23 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	14 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	84 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	11 km	46.9 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	44 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	26 km	9.5 mi	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	75 km	17.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX (2,783 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	95 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	67 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	56 km
1991	TRIANGLE	1,387	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	90 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	70 km
2015	NCPOR FY15 RX SOUTH PUNGO	979	96 km
1986	MEMORIAL	968	93 km
2004	PUNGO SOUTH RX	967	96 km
2010	RX SOUTH PUNGO EAST	962	98 km
2010	UNNAMED	945	97 km
2010	BURNCOMP03	843	89 km
2020	CRO IVES FIELD C-8 RX	815	98 km
2015	NCPOR FY15 RX CENTRAL PUNGO	783	96 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	91 km
2018	UNNAMED	765	90 km
2007	UNNAMED	686	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	684	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	661	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	3.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in

Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.8").

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