Weather & Climate in White Lake, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
White Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6502°N, 78.4911°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina | M2.5 | 126 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 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 | 164 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 146 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 2 | 104 mph | 73 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 109 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 97 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 83 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 206 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 78 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 27 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 74 km |
| 1994 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 109 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
471 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,376 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1995 | EF4 | 97 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 100 km | 28.0 mi | 16 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 50 km | 21.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF4 | 65 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | 82 km | 21.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 71 km | 52.9 mi | 2 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 99 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | EF3 | 42 km | 2.2 mi | 8 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | EF3 | 93 km | 160.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 40 km | 40.0 mi | 12 |
| Feb 22, 1971 | EF3 | 62 km | 85.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF3 | 33 km | 25.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1965 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF3 | 87 km | 21.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 43 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1950 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | EF2 | 32 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | 86 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2014 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 77,768 | 75 km |
| 2011 | JUNIPER ROAD | 31,511 | 75 km |
| 2009 | HIGHWAY 31 | 17,004 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,944 | 55 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,970 | 72 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,642 | 18 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,204 | 95 km |
| 2020 | TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD | 2,076 | 76 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,073 | 84 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,024 | 73 km |
| 2007 | LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX | 1,944 | 53 km |
| 2021 | SLATES CHURCH FIRE | 1,824 | 97 km |
| 2014 | SHAKEN CREEK | 1,469 | 78 km |
| 2016 | CLEMMONS ROAD | 1,468 | 78 km |
| 2006 | OVERHILLS | 1,436 | 79 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,319 | 28 km |
| 2011 | SR8 | 1,311 | 86 km |
| 2011 | WOLF ISLAND | 1,310 | 74 km |
| 2022 | JUNIPER ROAD TWO | 1,307 | 78 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 1,293 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
White Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (3.4").