Weather & Climate in Spivey's Corner, NC

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

Spivey's Corner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 189 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	189 ft (58 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density	83/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1982°N, 78.4826°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cumberland County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.2 / 100
Community Resilience	25.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	130 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	150 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	133 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

23 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	144 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	189 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	127 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	169 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	172 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	180 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	169 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	220 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	265 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	157 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	150 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	223 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	112 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	254 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	114 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	20 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	83 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	298 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	245 km

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

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,450 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	79 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	27 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	65 km	28.0 mi	16
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	87 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	69 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	77 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	63 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	61 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	80 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	98 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	35 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	54 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	53 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	90 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	97 km	8.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	42 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	28 km	25.8 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	97 km	21.9 mi	0
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	87 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	55 km	8.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,944 acres, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	78 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	99 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	43 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	90 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	94 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	96 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	46 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	36 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,293	100 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	96 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	94 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	95 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	44 km
2024	HORSESHOE LAKE	990	44 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	42 km
1993	UNNAMED	835	61 km
2009	UNNAMED	820	80 km
2008	TUSSOCK BAY	800	68 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.4 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Spivey's Corner has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (3.0").

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