Weather & Climate in White Oak, NC

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

White Oak 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. 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 53.3 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 67 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)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	67 ft (20 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7397°N, 78.7186°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Bladen County County
Nearest Airport	Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"

40% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

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	102 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	104 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	166 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	96 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	167 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	87 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	125 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	154 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	194 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	146 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	210 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	210 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	105 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	196 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	192 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	106 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	227 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	101 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	50 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	97 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	294 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	98 mph	296 km

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

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,711 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	88 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	55 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	95 km	17.0 mi	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	82 km	40.0 mi	4
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	45 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 15, 2021	EF3	94 km	21.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	49 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	86 km	65.2 mi	6
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	62 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	81 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	91 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	17 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	87 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	42 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	31 km	25.8 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	65 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	59 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	53 km	4.7 mi	0
Sep 5, 2019	EF2	99 km	9.3 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	98 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	94 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	94 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	95 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	21 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	99 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	96 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	38 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	74 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	79 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	100 km
2016	CLEMMONS ROAD	1,468	96 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	60 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	34 km
2011	WOLF ISLAND	1,310	97 km
2022	JUNIPER ROAD TWO	1,307	100 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,293	93 km
2008	EDNA BUCK ROAD	1,256	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in

White Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").

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