Weather & Climate in High Point, NC

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

High Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Area	55.5 sq mi (143.6 km²)
Population Density	2,006/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9908°N, 79.9927°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.9 / 100
Community Resilience	21.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	86 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	140 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	138 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	130 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	104 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	133 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	16 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	104 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	106 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	116 km	2 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	150 km	7 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	134 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	13 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	135 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	269 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	265 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	291 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	271 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	220 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	273 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	273 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	146 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	243 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	175 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	270 km

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

Tornado History

254 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	97 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	95 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	8 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	35 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	35 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	46 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	74 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	26 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	28 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	41 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	95 km	6.9 mi	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	86 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	94 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	75 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	73 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	22 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	51 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	74 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	56 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	35 km	12.5 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	82 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	64 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	58 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	99 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	75 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	72 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	66 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	77 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
February	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	42°F (5°C)	3.5 in	Coldest

High Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.0").

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