Weather & Climate in Wagram, NC

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

Wagram enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 239 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates34.8891°N, 79.3652°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScotland County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.5 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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 M3.9 122 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 149 km 3 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 149 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 148 km 4 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 149 km 4 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 149 km 9 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 43 km 8 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 136 km 2 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 148 km 2 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 134 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 149 km 3 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 148 km 2 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 149 km 2 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 147 km 0 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 146 km 2 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 148 km 2 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 125 km 4 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 46 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

21 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 177 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 136 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 109 mph 214 km
2018 Florence Category 2 104 mph 133 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 92 mph 158 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 214 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 253 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 203 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 268 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 136 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 211 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 237 km
1999 Irene Category 2 92 mph 245 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 167 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 281 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 162 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 70 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 158 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 160 km
1986 Charley Category 1 75 mph 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 83 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 44 km 17.0 mi 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 36 km 40.0 mi 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 61 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 28 km 0.8 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 50 km 65.2 mi 6
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 25 km 52.9 mi 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 90 km 160.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 46 km 40.0 mi 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 60 km 10.7 mi 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 46 km 85.7 mi 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 79 km 25.8 mi 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 87 km 77.3 mi 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 95 km 1.0 mi 1
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 12 km 21.9 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 83 km 7.2 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 66 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 65 km 29.9 mi 3
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 92 km 0.6 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 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 37 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 78 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 86 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 87 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 67 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 48 km
1998 981406 1,892 86 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 83 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 14 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 94 km
1998 980803 1,780 82 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 90 km
1999 19990505 1,756 85 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 19 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 85 km
2018 SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14 1,687 87 km
2012 4-NOV 1,636 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in

Wagram has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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