Weather & Climate in Stanfield, NC

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

Stanfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 48.3 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 599 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.3°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	599 ft (183 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density	348/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2337°N, 80.4302°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Stanly County County
Nearest Airport	Concord-Padgett Regional (USA) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.4 / 100
Community Resilience	53.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	86 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	122 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	122 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	122 km	4 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	123 km	4 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	48 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	71 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	139 km	1 km
May 10, 2022	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.8	121 km	2 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	130 km	2 km
Mar 9, 2024	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.7	122 km	3 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	130 km	6 km
Jan 5, 2022	5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.6	120 km	0 km
Apr 26, 2025	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	122 km	2 km
May 10, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	121 km	2 km
Jan 3, 2022	5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.5	120 km	2 km
Jan 24, 2019	6 km NNW of Jenkinsville, South Carolina	M2.5	130 km	4 km
Sep 15, 2024	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.5	121 km	2 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	92 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

13 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	243 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	231 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	231 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	233 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	225 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	260 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	295 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	271 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	266 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	157 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	259 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	85 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	238 km

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

Tornado History

347 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 466 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	39 km	13.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	80 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	90 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	86 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	69 km	121.4 mi	4
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	87 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	83 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	59 km	18.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	36 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	98 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	97 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	95 km	77.3 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	71 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	92 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	23 km	7.2 mi	0
May 5, 2020	EF2	90 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	32 km	6.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	90 km	8.7 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	80 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,094	83 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	78 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	70 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	74 km
2022	SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	2,039	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	38 km
1998	981406	1,892	79 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	79 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	92 km
1994	COMP 1112	1,798	78 km
1998	980803	1,780	74 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	77 km
1999	19990505	1,756	69 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	87 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	77 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	78 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	78 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,623	80 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Stanfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.0").

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