Weather & Climate in Thomasville, NC

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

Thomasville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°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 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 831 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	831 ft (253 m)
Area	16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density	1,616/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8813°N, 80.0815°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Davidson County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	37.1 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

15 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	73 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	146 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	145 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	120 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	109 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	146 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	29 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	101 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	145 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	111 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	116 km	2 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	144 km	7 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	141 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	19 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	123 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	298 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	263 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	259 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	283 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	264 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	232 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	273 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	272 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	146 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	245 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	161 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	265 km

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

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 315 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	92 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	9 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	29 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	31 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	58 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	84 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	29 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	30 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	78 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	61 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	81 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	34 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	54 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	51 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	64 km	3.2 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	88 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	20 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	99 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	92 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	88 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	52 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	62 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	95 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	91 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	100 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	89 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	63 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	59 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	53 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	66 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	66 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	88 km
2024	0101/02_0202 PER RX	511	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Thomasville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (3.0").

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