Weather & Climate in Taylorsville, NC

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

Taylorsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,172 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,172 ft (357 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	994/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9168°N, 81.1760°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Alexander County County
Nearest Airport	Statesville Regional (SVH) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 3.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.8 / 100
Community Resilience	26.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very 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

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	97 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	123 km	5 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	54 km	9 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	95 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	87 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	82 km	2 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	142 km	16 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	131 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	52 km	9 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	105 km	4 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	119 km	3 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	114 km	6 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	98 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	123 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	92 km	9 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	81 km	11 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	40 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	48 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	99 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	64 km	2 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	238 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	136 km

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

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	19 km	4.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	62 km	14.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	99 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	72 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	86 km	18.5 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	86 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	84 km	3.5 mi	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	21 km	6.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	72 km	6.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	85 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	27 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	38 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	52 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	76 km	16.1 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	86 km	2.9 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	84 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	40 km	4.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	90 km	12.5 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	90 km	12.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	65 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	68 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	55 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	44 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	97 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	64 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	60 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	99 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,242	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	97 km
2013	LOST BEAR EAST	2,167	96 km
2008	SUNRISE	1,906	68 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,879	74 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,812	89 km
2016	RAILROAD GRADE 2016	1,790	91 km
2016	TOMBSTONE	1,747	65 km
2017	DOBSON KNOB	1,720	75 km
2001	OAK MT. FIRE	1,677	95 km
1987	HAMPTON	1,536	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	4.2 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.6 in	Driest
December	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in

Taylorsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.6").

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