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Weather & Climate in Halifax, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halifax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3255°N, 77.5901°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Oct 21, 1998 | 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia | M3.8 | 143 km | 13 km |
| May 5, 2003 | Virginia | M3.6 | 148 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2025 | 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia | M3.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia | M2.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina | M2.9 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | Virginia | M2.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 282 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 43 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 275 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 109 mph | 150 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 160 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 147 km |
| 1993 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 255 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 3 | 115 mph | 259 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 147 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 2 | 104 mph | 209 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 4 | 132 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
345 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 771 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1993 | EF4 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF3 | 43 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | 44 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 63 km | 17.9 mi | 12 |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF3 | 71 km | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1986 | EF3 | 53 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 80 km | 14.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 41 km | 6.0 mi | 6 |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 91 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1978 | EF3 | 62 km | 35.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1977 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1972 | EF3 | 83 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1967 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1957 | EF3 | 71 km | 46.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1953 | EF3 | 77 km | 30.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | EF2 | 98 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | 64 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | OLD STAGE ROAD | 2,238 | 74 km |
| 2008 | LYNCH ROAD | 1,824 | 31 km |
| 2008 | POCAHONTAS ROAD | 1,146 | 55 km |
| 2008 | SYCAMORE SHORES | 1,044 | 7 km |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 1 | 766 | 81 km |
| 2017 | VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT | 674 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Halifax has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").