Weather & Climate in Randleman, NC

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

Randleman 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 720 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	720 ft (219 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density	1,119/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8159°N, 79.8077°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

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

9 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	93 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	110 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	130 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	24 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	127 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	131 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	141 km	2 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	14 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	115 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

13 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	285 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	244 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	239 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	268 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	300 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	246 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	213 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	248 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	248 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	121 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	220 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	171 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	244 km

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

Tornado History

265 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 457 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	96 km	83.0 mi	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	70 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	29 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	55 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	67 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	64 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	51 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	52 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	19 km	1.0 mi	1
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	77 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	57 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	26 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	77 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	76 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	88 km	3.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	38 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	58 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	33 km	3.9 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	84 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	99 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	93 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	99 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	98 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	51 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	98 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	98 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	84 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	77 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	86 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	83 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	85 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	57 km
2015	RIFLE RANGE FIRE	698	96 km
2009	UNNAMED	686	100 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	58 km
2018	MARSHTON ROAD	622	98 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	53 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.5 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 (6°C)	3.5 in

Randleman has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.0").

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