Weather & Climate in Spout Springs, NC

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

Spout Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°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 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	315 ft (96 m)
Area	10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density	1,069/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2736°N, 79.0456°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lee County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4 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	87 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	110 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	105 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	92 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

21 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	220 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	161 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	231 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	153 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	191 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	213 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	232 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	208 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	270 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	167 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	258 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	194 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	257 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	157 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	292 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	157 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	32 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	135 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	198 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	241 km

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

Tornado History

340 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,531 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	72 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	88 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	77 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	95 km	17.0 mi	7
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	68 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	30 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	25 km	65.2 mi	6
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	40 km	160.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	91 km	5.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	52 km	40.0 mi	12
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	24 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	61 km	25.8 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	63 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	96 km	0.2 mi	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	82 km	17.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	73 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	60 km	29.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	85 km	13.1 mi	1
May 5, 2009	EF2	96 km	2.8 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	84 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	83 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	71 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	94 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	81 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	51 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	52 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	7 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	74 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	54 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	95 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	51 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	53 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	46 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	51 km
2024	HORSESHOE LAKE	990	60 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	94 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	54 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	64 km
1993	UNNAMED	835	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.9 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Spout Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.0").

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