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 38°F in January while summers reach 78°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 45.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

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	38°F (4°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Staley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.1").

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