Weather & Climate in Proctorville, NC

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

Proctorville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 51.4 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 113 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	113 ft (34 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	284/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4752°N, 79.0370°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Robeson County County
Nearest Airport	Lumberton Regional (LBT) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"

35% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.4 / 100
Community Resilience	14.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
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: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	144 km	7 km
Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	124 km	2 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	82 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	83 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

23 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	132 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	81 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	159 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	79 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	109 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	159 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	219 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	155 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	220 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	172 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	81 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	237 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	193 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	121 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	228 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	123 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	78 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	115 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	159 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	224 km

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

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,650 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	47 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	96 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	82 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	68 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	54 km	40.0 mi	4
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	27 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 15, 2021	EF3	79 km	21.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	61 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	99 km	65.2 mi	6
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	75 km	2.2 mi	8
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	42 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	49 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	68 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	72 km	25.8 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	63 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 17, 1965	EF3	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	51 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	96 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	85 km	4.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	HIGHWAY 31	17,004	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	74 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,111	98 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	75 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	61 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,204	76 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	8 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,870	100 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	68 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	74 km
2002	LEGENDS	1,666	82 km
2016	CLEMMONS ROAD	1,468	96 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	84 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,335	83 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	75 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	70 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	69 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	88 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	5.3 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in

Proctorville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.8").

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