Weather & Climate in Jamestown, NC

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

Jamestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	1,228/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9984°N, 79.9346°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

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

13 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	91 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	139 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	140 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	131 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	107 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	132 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	11 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	109 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	109 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	121 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	137 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	9 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	268 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	263 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	291 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	269 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	215 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	270 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	270 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	143 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	239 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	179 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	268 km

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

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 321 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	96 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	93 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	14 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	40 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	45 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	69 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	31 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	32 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	40 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	91 km	6.9 mi	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	91 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	97 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	80 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	68 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	17 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	54 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	62 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	80 km	3.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	39 km	12.5 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

8 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	66 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	62 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	76 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	74 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	68 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	78 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°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

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°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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