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Weather & Climate in Hiddenite, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hiddenite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,075 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9077°N, 81.0811°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alexander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M3.0 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina | M2.8 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee | M2.8 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina | M2.7 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M2.7 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | M2.7 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina | M2.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina | M2.7 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina | M2.7 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | M2.6 | 97 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 229 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
305 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 264 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 7, 1998 | EF4 | 27 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 66 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 64 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF3 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 84 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF3 | 78 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1985 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2022 | EF2 | 13 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | 87 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | 65 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF2 | 33 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 70 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 30 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 44 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | EF2 | 46 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | EF2 | 89 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF2 | 81 km | 12.5 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | BRUSHY RIDGE | 12,405 | 73 km |
| 2007 | LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) | 7,151 | 76 km |
| 2016 | CHESTNUT KNOB | 6,418 | 61 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 4,610 | 51 km |
| 2017 | WHITE CREEK | 4,166 | 73 km |
| 2016 | CLEAR CREEK | 3,493 | 95 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,976 | 68 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,242 | 99 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,194 | 98 km |
| 2008 | SUNRISE | 1,906 | 77 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,879 | 82 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,812 | 97 km |
| 2016 | RAILROAD GRADE 2016 | 1,790 | 99 km |
| 2016 | TOMBSTONE | 1,747 | 71 km |
| 2017 | DOBSON KNOB | 1,720 | 83 km |
| 2016 | HORTON | 1,480 | 51 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,348 | 68 km |
| 2013 | TANK HOLLOW | 1,340 | 99 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 69 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,149 | 63 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Hiddenite has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.5").