Weather & Climate in Rural Hall, NC

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

Rural Hall enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	938 ft (286 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	1,200/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2245°N, 80.2969°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Forsyth County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.9 / 100
Community Resilience	62.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	121 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	143 km	18 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	87 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	117 km	13 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	141 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	123 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	102 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	130 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	122 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	127 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	67 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	48 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	111 km	10 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	131 km	11 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	72 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	133 km	6 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	129 km	0 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	69 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	80 km	2 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia	M2.6	128 km	9 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	238 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	184 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	279 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	185 km

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

Tornado History

238 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	79 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	35 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	28 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	24 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	35 km	12.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	15 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	14 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	77 km	1.0 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	93 km	6.9 mi	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	66 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	58 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	84 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	52 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	65 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	14 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	37 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	55 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	97 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	61 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	76 km	4.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	54 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	99 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	92 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,124	98 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	21 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	87 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	61 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	99 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Rural Hall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.1").

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