Weather & Climate in Vass, NC

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

Vass enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°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 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	295 ft (90 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density	324/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2539°N, 79.2846°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Moore County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
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

6 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 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	140 km	9 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	69 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	100 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	92 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	74 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

20 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	217 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	167 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	242 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	161 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	197 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	229 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	252 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	222 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	286 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	170 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	252 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	215 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	269 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	175 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	173 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	53 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	156 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	177 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	261 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	166 km

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

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,524 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	84 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	95 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	79 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	75 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	97 km	21.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	64 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	10 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	30 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	60 km	160.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	92 km	5.5 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	60 km	40.0 mi	12
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	38 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	79 km	25.8 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	66 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	52 km	21.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	76 km	0.2 mi	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	100 km	17.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	74 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	98 km	32.8 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	67 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	66 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	86 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	73 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	82 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	36 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	34 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	27 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	92 km
2010	CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE	1,252	37 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	74 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	35 km
2017	GARDNER FARM LANE	1,112	37 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	24 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	63 km
2024	HORSESHOE LAKE	990	74 km
2002	UNNAMED	889	72 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	68 km
2009	UNNAMED	871	48 km
1997	UNNAMED	823	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Vass 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 (5.1") and April the driest (3.0").

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