Weather & Climate in Midway, NC

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

Midway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 45.5 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 897 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	897 ft (273 m)
Area	7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density	619/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9751°N, 80.2204°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Davidson County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	37.1 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	142 km	2 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	69 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	143 km	13 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	131 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	133 km	8 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	130 km	9 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	94 km	0 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	147 km	11 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	36 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	137 km	10 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	86 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	133 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	96 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	100 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	127 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	32 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	136 km	14 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	130 km	7 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	279 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	275 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	297 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	279 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	240 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	289 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	288 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	162 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	261 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	163 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	281 km

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

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	13 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	14 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	15 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	52 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	94 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	14 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	15 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	51 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	65 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	97 km	7.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	86 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	62 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	93 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	42 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	54 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	38 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	36 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	90 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	27 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	90 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	100 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	64 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	47 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	99 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	85 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	88 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	77 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	71 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	65 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	79 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	79 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	3.7 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").

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