Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mamers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average
41°F (5°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
310 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Area
6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density
105/sq mi
Coordinates
35.4113°N, 78.9366°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Harnett County County
Nearest Airport
Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.6"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)4.96"
Driest Month (Apr)3.07"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
27.5 / 100
Community Resilience
20.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Mar 21, 2011
9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina
M2.9
104 km
8 km
Jul 12, 1993
5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina
M2.7
106 km
5 km
Mar 26, 2019
8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina
M2.5
103 km
4 km
Jul 29, 2012
7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina
M2.5
109 km
14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2022
Ian
Category 1
81 mph
236 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
92 mph
173 km
2019
Dorian
Category 2
104 mph
236 km
2018
Florence
Category 2
104 mph
164 km
2016
Matthew
Category 1
86 mph
202 km
2014
Arthur
Category 2
98 mph
217 km
2011
Irene
Category 1
86 mph
224 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
86 mph
213 km
2004
Alex
Category 2
98 mph
268 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
81 mph
181 km
2004
Gaston
Category 1
75 mph
275 km
2003
Isabel
Category 2
104 mph
180 km
1999
Irene
Category 2
92 mph
264 km
1999
Floyd
Category 2
104 mph
158 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
298 km
1998
Bonnie
Category 3
115 mph
159 km
1996
Fran
Category 3
115 mph
32 km
1996
Bertha
Category 2
104 mph
130 km
1989
Hugo
Category 4
138 mph
212 km
1986
Charley
Category 1
81 mph
236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
333 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,146 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988
EF4
54 km
83.0 mi
4
Mar 28, 1984
EF4
74 km
21.0 mi
3
Apr 8, 1957
EF4
85 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 8, 2024
EF3
92 km
6.5 mi
1
Apr 16, 2011
EF3
35 km
65.2 mi
6
Apr 16, 2011
EF3
99 km
20.4 mi
0
Apr 16, 2011
EF3
47 km
52.9 mi
2
Nov 15, 2008
EF3
99 km
8.2 mi
1
Nov 23, 1992
EF3
78 km
5.5 mi
2
Nov 23, 1992
EF3
24 km
160.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1984
EF3
97 km
9.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1984
EF3
65 km
40.0 mi
12
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
37 km
85.7 mi
2
Apr 18, 1969
EF3
65 km
25.8 mi
0
Oct 7, 1965
EF3
85 km
1.0 mi
1
Aug 29, 1964
EF3
82 km
21.9 mi
0
Mar 15, 1953
EF3
86 km
30.1 mi
0
May 13, 2019
EF2
65 km
17.2 mi
0
Apr 19, 2019
EF2
61 km
10.1 mi
0
Apr 16, 2011
EF2
98 km
13.1 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (2,642 acres, 1986).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1986
UNNAMED
2,642
77 km
2007
LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX
1,944
97 km
2021
SLATES CHURCH FIRE
1,824
69 km
2016
COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE
1,704
69 km
2006
OVERHILLS
1,436
21 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,319
77 km
2010
CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE
1,252
71 km
2018
STRAUSBURG ROAD
1,219
69 km
2017
GARDNER FARM LANE
1,112
70 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,090
60 km
2011
VALENTINE
1,083
62 km
2024
HORSESHOE LAKE
990
69 km
2022
CEDAR CREEK
872
64 km
2009
UNNAMED
871
82 km
2008
HIGHWAY 1
766
91 km
2019
UNNAMED
748
65 km
2007
JACKSON SWAMP COMPLEX
744
87 km
2019
ROBEDO SOUTH RX
727
94 km
2015
RIFLE RANGE FIRE
698
69 km
2009
UNNAMED
686
54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
3.9 in
Coldest
February
44°F (6°C)
3.7 in
March
51°F (11°C)
4.3 in
April
60°F (15°C)
3.1 in
Driest
May
67°F (20°C)
3.8 in
June
75°F (24°C)
4.2 in
July
80°F (27°C)
5.0 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
77°F (25°C)
4.8 in
September
72°F (22°C)
4.0 in
October
60°F (16°C)
3.2 in
November
52°F (11°C)
3.1 in
December
44°F (7°C)
3.4 in
Mamers has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.1").