Weather & Climate in Calypso, NC

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

Calypso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 162 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	162 ft (49 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	441/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1546°N, 78.1044°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wayne County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.0 / 100
Community Resilience	37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	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: M3.6.

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	120 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	135 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	230 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	144 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	161 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	110 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	158 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	142 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	146 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	144 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	189 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	276 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	160 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	123 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	202 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	86 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	227 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	89 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	54 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	49 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	274 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	273 km

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

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,495 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	99 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	35 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	18 km	21.0 mi	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	57 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	96 km	13.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	98 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	95 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	81 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	33 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	68 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	91 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	63 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	79 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	19 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	62 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	71 km	8.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	75 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	43 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	82 km	41.3 mi	2

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	83 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	55 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	75 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	99 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	100 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	53 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	100 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	86 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	99 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	94 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	75 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	94 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	81 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	96 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	40 km
2011	SR8	1,311	82 km
2011	WOLF ISLAND	1,310	87 km
2022	JUNIPER ROAD TWO	1,307	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Calypso has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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