Weather & Climate in Landis, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Landis 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 69% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 828 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5496°N, 80.6105°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rowan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 13, 1998 | 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina | M3.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 16 km | 9 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M3.0 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina | M2.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina | M2.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | M2.7 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Mar 21, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M2.7 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina | M2.7 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina | M2.7 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | M2.6 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina | M2.6 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.5 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina | M2.5 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina | M2.5 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina | M2.5 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 15 km N of Old Fort, North Carolina | M2.5 | 147 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 294 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 178 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 2 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
352 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 309 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 7, 1998 | EF4 | 78 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 88 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF3 | 66 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 52 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 61 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1990 | EF3 | 64 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF3 | 69 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1985 | EF3 | 69 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 1965 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 2022 | EF2 | 54 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | 60 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | 84 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | 7 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | 95 km | 32.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF2 | 74 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 53 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 32 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | CHESTNUT KNOB | 6,418 | 95 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 4,610 | 90 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,989 | 72 km |
| 2020 | UWH NARROWS DAM RX | 1,222 | 51 km |
| 2021 | GRINDSTONE | 1,106 | 89 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 1,064 | 98 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 889 | 74 km |
| 1992 | COMP 6 B | 737 | 73 km |
| 2019 | ROBEDO SOUTH RX | 727 | 64 km |
| 2011 | SADDLEBACK | 713 | 85 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 665 | 53 km |
| 2024 | COYOTE | 663 | 74 km |
| 2013 | EASTLINE RX | 594 | 84 km |
| 2022 | PINE ROAD | 582 | 50 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 579 | 66 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 565 | 66 km |
| 2004 | PARTNER | 544 | 82 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 536 | 72 km |
| 2024 | 0101/02_0202 PER RX | 511 | 71 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Landis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").