Weather & Climate in Red Springs, NC

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

Red Springs 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. 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 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 201 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	201 ft (61 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density	888/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8061°N, 79.1811°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Robeson County County
Nearest Airport	Lumberton Regional (LBT) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

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

6 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	135 km	7 km
Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	138 km	2 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	59 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	149 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	140 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	62 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

21 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	168 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	119 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	196 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	115 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	146 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	195 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	236 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	184 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	249 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	120 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	205 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	227 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	227 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	149 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	262 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	143 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	62 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	138 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	176 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	241 km

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

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,544 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	75 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	72 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	89 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	55 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	43 km	40.0 mi	4
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	14 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	60 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	24 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	87 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	29 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	59 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	39 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	64 km	25.8 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	97 km	77.3 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	98 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	23 km	21.9 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	95 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	48 km	29.9 mi	3

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	52 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	52 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	61 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	86 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	31 km
1998	981406	1,892	98 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	95 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	32 km
1998	980803	1,780	95 km
1999	19990505	1,756	99 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	38 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	97 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	100 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	100 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	97 km
1996	96 3 3	1,550	98 km
1993	COMP 14	1,538	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,523	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,454	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Driest
May	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	5.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Red Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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