Weather & Climate in Troy, NC

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

Troy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 633 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	794/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3646°N, 79.8919°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.4 / 100
Community Resilience	20.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7 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	119 km	7 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	84 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	60 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	75 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	148 km	2 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	63 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	64 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

16 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	238 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	207 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	285 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	204 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	223 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	281 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	273 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	205 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	264 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	247 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	230 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	227 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	110 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	212 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	133 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	210 km

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

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 1,071 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	87 km	13.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	86 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	81 km	17.0 mi	7
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	99 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	79 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	53 km	65.2 mi	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	69 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	81 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	83 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	88 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	89 km	3.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	94 km	85.7 mi	2
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	32 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	76 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	43 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	63 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	89 km	10.1 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	66 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	63 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	88 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	92 km
2022	SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	2,039	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	34 km
1998	981406	1,892	96 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	94 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	58 km
1994	COMP 1112	1,798	99 km
1998	980803	1,780	89 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	96 km
1999	19990505	1,756	88 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	52 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	93 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	95 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	95 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,623	98 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	93 km
2017	SCCRR FY17 RX COMP 18E	1,566	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
September	71°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.1").

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