Weather & Climate in Lasker, NC

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

Lasker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 86 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	86 ft (26 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	151/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3502°N, 77.3057°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Northampton County County
Nearest Airport	Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.2 / 100
Community Resilience	22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	147 km	0 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	148 km	10 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	128 km	1 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	132 km	4 km
Sep 3, 2001	Virginia	M2.5	140 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	293 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	200 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	229 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	218 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	166 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	120 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	225 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	220 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	53 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	257 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	85 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	299 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	109 mph	140 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	179 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	153 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	232 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	236 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	124 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	188 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	261 km

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

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 764 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	95 km	1.0 mi	4
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	61 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	98 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	64 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	64 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	95 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	43 km	17.9 mi	12
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	87 km	8.2 mi	1
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	68 km	24.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	63 km	12.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	54 km	14.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	26 km	6.0 mi	6
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	64 km	35.6 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	99 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	88 km	8.5 mi	0
Jul 4, 1967	EF3	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	83 km	46.9 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	96 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	43 km	15.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LATERAL WEST	6,188	77 km
2008	SOUTH 1	5,940	77 km
2008	OLD STAGE ROAD	2,238	74 km
2008	MCPHERSON ROAD	2,087	89 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	56 km
1991	TRIANGLE	1,387	98 km
1998	SE BLOCKS	1,278	82 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	60 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,091	78 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	21 km
2015	NCPOR FY15 RX CENTRAL PUNGO	783	100 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	68 km
2006	WEST DRUMMOND	562	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.9 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)	4.2 in
June	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Lasker has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.0").

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