Weather & Climate in Trinity, NC

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

Trinity 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 743 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	743 ft (226 m)
Area	16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density	418/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8768°N, 80.0104°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Davidson County County
Nearest Airport	Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 16 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

12 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	79 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	148 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	118 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	113 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	24 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	107 km	2 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	115 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	122 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	145 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	14 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	122 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	296 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	259 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	255 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	280 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	260 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	226 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	267 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	267 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	140 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	239 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	164 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	261 km

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

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	87 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	11 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	35 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	37 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	58 km	12.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	78 km	5.5 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	33 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	34 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	30 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	65 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	74 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	29 km	32.8 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	70 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	58 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	57 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	92 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	24 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 2010	EF2	43 km	5.0 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	94 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	88 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	52 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	66 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	91 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	90 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	96 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	89 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	62 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	59 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	54 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	65 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	65 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	88 km
2024	0101/02_0202 PER RX	511	89 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

Trinity 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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