Weather & Climate in Raemon, NC

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

Raemon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 162 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation162 ft (49 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates34.6171°N, 79.3463°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRobeson County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.1 / 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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 116 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 136 km 3 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 136 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 136 km 4 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 137 km 4 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 113 km 2 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 50 km 8 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 136 km 2 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 137 km 3 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 135 km 0 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 136 km 2 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 136 km 2 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 134 km 2 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 136 km 2 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 50 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 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 147 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 111 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 190 km
2018 Florence Category 2 104 mph 111 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 98 mph 128 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 190 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 250 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 188 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 252 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 109 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 181 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 251 km
1999 Irene Category 2 92 mph 224 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 154 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 259 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 153 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 88 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 146 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 152 km
1986 Charley Category 1 75 mph 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

365 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,388 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 53 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 37 km 17.0 mi 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 23 km 40.0 mi 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 53 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 15 km 0.8 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 48 km 52.9 mi 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 80 km 65.2 mi 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 50 km 40.0 mi 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 33 km 10.7 mi 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 65 km 85.7 mi 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 75 km 77.3 mi 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 86 km 25.8 mi 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 77 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 22 km 21.9 mi 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 85 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 7.2 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 68 km 29.9 mi 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 52 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 74 km 0.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 acres, 1991).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 87 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 43 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 79 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 82 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 82 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 83 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 28 km
1998 981406 1,892 79 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 76 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 41 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 87 km
1998 980803 1,780 78 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 84 km
1999 19990505 1,756 82 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 46 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 79 km
2018 SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14 1,687 81 km
2012 4-NOV 1,636 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in

Raemon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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