Weather & Climate in Pleasant Garden, NC

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

Pleasant Garden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°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 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²)
Population Density	332/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9520°N, 79.7547°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.9 / 100
Community Resilience	21.8 / 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 High
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

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	103 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	146 km	13 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	125 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	122 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	138 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	11 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	126 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	123 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	137 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	150 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	11 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	130 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

12 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	299 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	255 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	250 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	281 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	258 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	202 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	254 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	254 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	127 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	222 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	185 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	254 km

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

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 470 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	91 km	83.0 mi	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	79 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	29 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	56 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	54 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	54 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	48 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	49 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	90 km	6.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	89 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	51 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	11 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	78 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	94 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	71 km	16.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	48 km	12.5 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	87 km	26.2 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	68 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	100 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	66 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	78 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	90 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	97 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	73 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	74 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	69 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	75 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	75 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	3.7 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.0 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	42°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Pleasant Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.0").

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