Weather & Climate in Yadkinville, NC

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

Yadkinville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 929 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	929 ft (283 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density	1,019/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1316°N, 80.6593°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Yadkin County County
Nearest Airport	Statesville Regional (SVH) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.33"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	101 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	141 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	149 km	18 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	65 km	9 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	147 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	137 km	13 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	113 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	131 km	2 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	90 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	103 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	134 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	124 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	128 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	65 km	0 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	103 km	11 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	144 km	9 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	76 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	133 km	10 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	42 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	99 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	272 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	205 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	164 km

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

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	71 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	56 km	4.3 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	30 km	2.9 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	28 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	68 km	12.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	37 km	10.5 mi	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	35 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	1
May 26, 2022	EF2	33 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	63 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	71 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	81 km	32.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	79 km	4.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	39 km	3.2 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	24 km	16.1 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	13 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	97 km	2.9 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	91 km	4.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2011	EF2	60 km	12.5 mi	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	99 km	2.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,610 acres, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	96 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	85 km
2016	HORTON	1,480	82 km
2020	UWH NARROWS DAM RX	1,222	96 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,149	99 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,124	84 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,120	100 km
2021	GRINDSTONE	1,106	28 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,097	97 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,064	57 km
1985	SCHOOLHOUSERIDGE	816	99 km
2011	LUMBER PLANT	779	49 km
2000	MERRITT CK	750	52 km
2019	UNNAMED	644	92 km
2022	PINE ROAD	582	96 km
2010	FS CABIN/PLUMBER	541	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
May	65°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in

Yadkinville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.1").

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