Weather & Climate in Rex, NC

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

Rex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	184 ft (56 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8508°N, 79.0469°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Robeson County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.91"

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

5 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	149 km	7 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	72 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	142 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	74 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	173 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	117 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	193 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	112 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	150 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	186 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	224 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	177 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	241 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	121 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	212 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	214 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	221 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	138 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	257 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	133 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	50 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	129 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	188 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	229 km

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

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,593 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	56 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	85 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	68 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	76 km	21.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	24 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	59 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	20 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	93 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	77 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	16 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	71 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	28 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	51 km	25.8 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	35 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	88 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	84 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	42 km	13.1 mi	1

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	64 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	65 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	49 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	96 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	34 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	41 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	46 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	42 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	60 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	44 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	42 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	43 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	56 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	26 km
2024	HORSESHOE LAKE	990	35 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	94 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	31 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	47 km
1993	UNNAMED	835	71 km
1997	UNNAMED	823	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Rex has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").

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