Population: 300,281 (includes Fort Bragg), 121,015 (without Fort Bragg)
Elevation: 240 Feet Above Sea Level
Land Area: 58.8 Square Miles
Location: Located on Interstate 95, this North Carolina city is just 66 miles south of Raleigh, 139 miles east of Charlotte and 121 miles Southeast of Winston Salem.
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (When it’s noon in Fayetteville, it’s 11:00am in Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles).
Fayetteville observes Daylight Saving Time from April – October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
41.9
44.8
52.1
60.5
68.5
76.3
80.5
78.8
73.1
61.9
53.0
44.9
High temperature (°F)
52.3
56.2
64.3
73.3
80.3
87.0
90.4
88.4
83.2
73.9
64.9
55.6
Low temperature (°F)
31.5
33.3
40.0
47.6
56.8
65.6
70.7
69.2
62.9
49.7
41.0
34.2
Precipitation (in)
4.1
3.5
4.3
3.2
3.4
5.4
5.0
4.5
3.1
2.9
Climate:
Days with precip.
10
9
12
8
7
Wind speed (mph)
8.4
8.8
9.4
9.1
8.0
7.3
7.0
6.5
6.9
7.4
7.8
Morning humidity (%)
80
78
81
84
86
88
91
90
85
Afternoon humidity (%)
55
52
50
47
54
57
59
60
Sunshine (%)
53
61
65
62
58
Days clear of clouds
13
11
Partly cloudy days
6
Cloudy days
15
14
Snowfall (in)
2.4
2.0
1.1
0.0
0.1
0.8
Local Seasons:
With a moderate climate year round in Fayetteville, it is no wonder there is so much to do, regardless of the season. This is a city where you can enjoy scenic beauty and a host of outdoor activities at any time of the year. If you love a cool, crisp day with a hint of snow in the air, January and February are your best bet. With temperatures averaging in the mid-40’s F both these months, it’s not too cold for that stroll through nature. Spring is beautiful in Fayetteville. Beginning in late March, you can watch Mother Nature come alive. Temperatures gradually rise throughout March, April and May. Summer can be hot and humid so be sure to bring along comfortable clothing. As in other parts of North Carolina, fall is known for colorful foliage and beauty in abundance. With temperatures similar to late spring and a myriad of events and festivals taking place, it’s a great time to experience the unique attributes of this truly wonderful city.
How to Get There:
By Air:
Fayetteville is served by the Fayette Regional Airport
The commuter affiliates of major airlines are the primary air carriers serving the region. Each has several flights daily, mainly to Atlanta and Charlotte.
400 Airport Road, Fayetteville NC 28306
910- 433-1160
Ground Transportation From Airport
Airport Taxi Service
910-481-0567
S & D Airport Express
910-424-7275 or 977-1370
Shuttlexpress
910-485-1200
By Car:
Fayetteville is easily accessible from the north or south via I-95 and from the east or west via I-40.
By Bus:
Greyhound Bus Lines
324 Person St. directly across from the Visitors Center 910-483-6107
More than thirty buses to all points stop in Fayetteville daily.
By Train:
Amtrak
472 Hay St.
800-872-7245
Four trains stop daily en-route between New York and Miami.
Getting Around Town:
Fast (Fayetteville Area System of Transit
Offers 12 routes within the urban area and Hope Mills
910-433-1747
National Holidays:
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31
