Weather & Climate in Wakulla, NC

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

Wakulla 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. 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 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7970°N, 79.2560°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Scotland County County
Nearest Airport	Lumberton Regional (LBT) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.5 / 100
Community Resilience	25.2 / 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

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	129 km	7 km
Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	133 km	2 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	53 km	8 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	147 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2022	5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.5	149 km	2 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	138 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	55 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	167 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	122 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	199 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	118 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	146 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	199 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	243 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	190 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	254 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	122 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	202 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	233 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	231 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	155 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	267 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	149 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	68 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	144 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	169 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	247 km

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

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,565 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	73 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	65 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	37 km	40.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	48 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	96 km	21.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	14 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	60 km	65.2 mi	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	27 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	91 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	35 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	55 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	44 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	90 km	77.3 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	71 km	25.8 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	97 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	16 km	21.9 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	96 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	67 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	55 km	29.9 mi	3

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	45 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,094	100 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	46 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	68 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	92 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	93 km
2022	SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	2,039	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	80 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	34 km
1998	981406	1,892	91 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	88 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	28 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	92 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	33 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	90 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	93 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Driest
May	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	5.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Wakulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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