Weather & Climate in Staley, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Staley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7979°N, 79.5517°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina | M2.7 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina | M2.7 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | M2.6 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina | M2.5 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina | M2.5 | 116 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 280 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 2 | 104 mph | 226 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 229 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 102 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 2 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 4 | 132 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
280 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 738 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 27, 1988 | EF4 | 73 km | 83.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 56 km | 65.2 mi | 6 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 52.9 mi | 2 |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF3 | 51 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF3 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 77 km | 12.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | EF3 | 87 km | 160.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | EF3 | 46 km | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF3 | 71 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1985 | EF3 | 73 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1971 | EF3 | 98 km | 85.7 mi | 2 |
| Oct 7, 1965 | EF3 | 30 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | 99 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | 97 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 35 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | 33 km | 32.8 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 95 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF2 | 60 km | 12.5 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,989 | 91 km |
| 2021 | SLATES CHURCH FIRE | 1,824 | 92 km |
| 2016 | COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE | 1,704 | 88 km |
| 2006 | OVERHILLS | 1,436 | 81 km |
| 2010 | CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE | 1,252 | 92 km |
| 2020 | UWH NARROWS DAM RX | 1,222 | 63 km |
| 2018 | STRAUSBURG ROAD | 1,219 | 91 km |
| 2017 | GARDNER FARM LANE | 1,112 | 92 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,090 | 71 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 889 | 93 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 748 | 78 km |
| 1992 | COMP 6 B | 737 | 92 km |
| 2019 | ROBEDO SOUTH RX | 727 | 65 km |
| 2015 | RIFLE RANGE FIRE | 698 | 90 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 686 | 89 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 665 | 69 km |
| 2018 | MARSHTON ROAD | 622 | 93 km |
| 2022 | PINE ROAD | 582 | 66 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 579 | 66 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 565 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Staley has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.2").