Weather & Climate in Ruffin, NC

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

Ruffin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 572 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	572 ft (174 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density	110/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4382°N, 79.5334°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Caswell County County
Nearest Airport	Danville Regional (DAN) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 7.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.8 / 100
Community Resilience	14.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	146 km	13 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	150 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	99 km	13 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	148 km	8 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	131 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	145 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	111 km	0 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	138 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	52 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	91 km	10 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	142 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	149 km	0 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	112 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	143 km	2 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia	M2.6	141 km	9 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	64 km	4 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	129 km	3 km

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

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	298 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	290 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	166 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	259 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 2	109 mph	279 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	157 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	237 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	240 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	293 km

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

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	95 km	83.0 mi	4
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	56 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	72 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	92 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	40 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	51 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	74 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	76 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 24, 1969	EF3	69 km	0.1 mi	1
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	33 km	6.9 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	98 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	66 km	10.1 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	75 km	1.7 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	48 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	84 km	16.1 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	89 km	5.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	99 km	12.5 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	55 km	18.1 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	67 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	85 km
2008	TOTIERS FERRY	1,075	68 km
2002	BUCK MTN	905	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in

Ruffin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.2").

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