Weather & Climate in Mulberry, NC

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

Mulberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,303 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,303 ft (397 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density	419/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2257°N, 81.1652°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wilkes County County
Nearest Airport	Statesville Regional (SVH) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.0 / 100
Community Resilience	26.4 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
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

37 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	65 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	98 km	5 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	82 km	9 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	145 km	18 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	67 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	91 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	117 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	98 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	45 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	123 km	16 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	111 km	4 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	127 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	128 km	0 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	120 km	3 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	117 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	120 km	4 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	138 km	6 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	67 km	0 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	114 km	9 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	130 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	250 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	170 km

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

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 272 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	44 km	4.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	92 km	14.0 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	85 km	19.6 mi	3
May 8, 2008	EF3	76 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	74 km	2.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	83 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	82 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	97 km	8.4 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	36 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	73 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	97 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	57 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	54 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	59 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	65 km	16.1 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	69 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	76 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	97 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	81 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	58 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	77 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	81 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	81 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	69 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	78 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	71 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,242	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	62 km
2008	SUNRISE	1,906	80 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,879	89 km
2016	RAILROAD GRADE 2016	1,790	85 km
2016	TOMBSTONE	1,747	91 km
2017	DOBSON KNOB	1,720	88 km
2010	HUFF HOLLOW	1,566	90 km
1987	HAMPTON	1,536	90 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,504	89 km
2016	HORTON	1,480	37 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,460	90 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,388	97 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,375	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
November	47°F (9°C)	3.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in

Mulberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.5").

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