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 (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 55.9"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

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	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	6.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in	Driest
November	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.3 in

White Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.7").

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