Weather & Climate in Beulaville, NC

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

Beulaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°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 55.5 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 86 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	86 ft (26 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	928/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9228°N, 77.7713°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Duplin County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"

46% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.5 / 100
Community Resilience	6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	92 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	112 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

25 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	223 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	132 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	121 km
2018	Florence	Category 3	109 mph	74 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	122 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	104 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	110 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	105 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	149 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	272 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	151 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	120 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	162 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	50 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	188 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	50 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	53 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	18 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	234 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	240 km

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

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 898 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	45 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	46 km	21.0 mi	3
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	83 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	88 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	49 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	42 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	93 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	78 km	2.2 mi	8
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	33 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	65 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	77 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	67 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	51 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	86 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	30 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	99 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	44 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	59 km	9.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 2019	EF2	72 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 24, 2018	EF2	82 km	2.8 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	49 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	45 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	28 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,807	76 km
2009	CAROLINA BAY	3,056	78 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	40 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	63 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	68 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	68 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	51 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	74 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	69 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	72 km
2010	BURNCOMP27	1,894	72 km
2020	CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX	1,878	71 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	64 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	57 km
2020	CRO MILLIS ROAD C-28/26 RX	1,584	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	5.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	7.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	6.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in

Beulaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (3.0").

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