Weather & Climate in Tyro, NC

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

Tyro 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 763 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	763 ft (233 m)
Area	12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density	283/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7997°N, 80.3764°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Davidson County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.21"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.11"

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

18 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	149 km	7 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	145 km	2 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	46 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	119 km	8 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	123 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	144 km	9 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	107 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	56 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	143 km	11 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	83 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	118 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	109 km	4 km
Feb 4, 2021	1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina	M2.6	103 km	2 km
Mar 28, 2011	2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.5	141 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2014	4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.5	121 km	7 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	47 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	122 km	14 km
Oct 29, 2012	5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina	M2.5	148 km	7 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	298 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	272 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	98 mph	269 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	285 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	270 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	260 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	291 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	289 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	166 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	267 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	139 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	276 km

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

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	91 km	4.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	97 km	13.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	32 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	20 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	76 km	12.0 mi	2
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	96 km	18.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	95 km	12.0 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	35 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	35 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	52 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	54 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	78 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	38 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	62 km	32.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	92 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	52 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	37 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	33 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	67 km	2.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	84 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	51 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	61 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	95 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	87 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	93 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	96 km
1992	COMP 6 B	737	85 km
2019	ROBEDO SOUTH RX	727	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	665	57 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	51 km
2022	UNNAMED	579	68 km
2020	UNNAMED	565	68 km
2009	UNNAMED	536	84 km
2024	0101/02_0202 PER RX	511	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	42°F (5°C)	3.4 in

Tyro 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 March being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").

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