Weather & Climate in Seven Lakes, NC

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

Seven Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	617 ft (188 m)
Area	8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density	575/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2642°N, 79.5860°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Moore County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
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	128 km	7 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	113 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	54 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	88 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	78 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	59 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

19 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	221 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	181 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	259 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	178 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	203 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	252 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	279 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	244 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	182 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	252 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	98 mph	233 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	289 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	200 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	197 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	81 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	183 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	152 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	288 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	183 km

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

Tornado History

330 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,248 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	82 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	70 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	71 km	40.0 mi	4
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	74 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	50 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	26 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	89 km	4.3 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	98 km	5.5 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	85 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	81 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	100 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	64 km	85.7 mi	2
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	48 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	54 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	62 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	92 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	81 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	88 km	32.8 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	100 km	2.9 mi	0

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	55 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	53 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	93 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	47 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	94 km
1998	981406	1,892	98 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	95 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	34 km
1998	980803	1,780	92 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	100 km
1999	19990505	1,756	92 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	29 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	96 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	98 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	98 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	96 km
1996	96 3 3	1,550	98 km
1993	COMP 14	1,538	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,523	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	44°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Seven Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.0").

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