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Weather & Climate in Bolivia, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bolivia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 41 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0699°N, 78.1474°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brunswick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 38 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 78 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 2 | 109 mph | 9 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 41 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 78 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 63 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 197 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 33 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 137 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 42 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 23 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 41 km |
| 1994 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 1993 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
291 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 400 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | 38 km | 21.9 mi | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | EF3 | 31 km | 2.2 mi | 8 |
| Aug 17, 1965 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1950 | EF3 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF2 | 30 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | 38 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2014 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 79 km | 13.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 98 km | 29.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 6, 2009 | EF2 | 58 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EF2 | 44 km | 5.0 mi | 3 |
| Jul 6, 2001 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF2 | 100 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1996 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1996 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1996 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 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 | 63 km |
| 2011 | JUNIPER ROAD | 31,511 | 66 km |
| 2009 | HIGHWAY 31 | 17,004 | 71 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,944 | 73 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,970 | 68 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,642 | 89 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,204 | 63 km |
| 2020 | TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD | 2,076 | 61 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,073 | 13 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,024 | 40 km |
| 2007 | LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX | 1,944 | 99 km |
| 2002 | LEGENDS | 1,666 | 86 km |
| 2014 | SHAKEN CREEK | 1,469 | 75 km |
| 2016 | CLEMMONS ROAD | 1,468 | 8 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,319 | 93 km |
| 2011 | SR8 | 1,311 | 78 km |
| 2011 | WOLF ISLAND | 1,310 | 56 km |
| 2022 | JUNIPER ROAD TWO | 1,307 | 69 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 1,293 | 66 km |
| 2010 | BURNCOMP43 | 1,259 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Bolivia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (3.0").