Weather & Climate in South Weldon, NC

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

South Weldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,564/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4136°N, 77.6024°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Northampton County County
Nearest Airport	Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.2 / 100
Community Resilience	22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

11 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	135 km	13 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	138 km	13 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	131 km	10 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	140 km	8 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	136 km	1 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	144 km	0 km
Mar 13, 2017	6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia	M2.6	145 km	11 km
Feb 26, 2015	4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia	M2.5	147 km	10 km
Sep 23, 2019	3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.5	144 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2001	Virginia	M2.5	120 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2000	3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia	M2.5	143 km	5 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
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	291 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	225 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	235 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	239 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	190 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	148 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	242 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	242 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	33 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	282 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	107 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 2	109 mph	159 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	167 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	157 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	259 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	264 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	151 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	215 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	269 km

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

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 788 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	89 km	1.0 mi	4
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	52 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	91 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	52 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	87 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	69 km	17.9 mi	12
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	79 km	8.2 mi	1
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	88 km	24.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	43 km	12.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	48 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	81 km	14.0 mi	2
May 22, 1983	EF3	81 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	52 km	35.6 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	93 km	8.5 mi	0
Jul 4, 1967	EF3	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	80 km	46.9 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	84 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	61 km	15.9 mi	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	100 km	17.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	OLD STAGE ROAD	2,238	64 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	35 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	45 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	15 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	83 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	80°F (26°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in

South Weldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").

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