Weather & Climate in Deep Run, NC

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

Deep Run enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 53.0 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 108 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	193/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1414°N, 77.7162°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lenoir County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"

40% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.46"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.8 / 100
Community Resilience	51.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
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	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	85 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	100 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	246 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	156 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	109 mph	138 km
2018	Florence	Category 3	109 mph	96 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	138 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	111 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	111 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	125 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	160 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	295 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	174 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	98 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	175 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	72 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	205 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	62 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	75 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	19 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	245 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	238 km

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

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 979 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	22 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	50 km	21.0 mi	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	93 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	61 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	97 km	13.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	68 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	27 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	55 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	70 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	95 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	18 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	41 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	52 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	75 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	48 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	62 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	48 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	78 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	34 km	9.5 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	64 km	4.7 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	73 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	69 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	52 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,807	81 km
2009	CAROLINA BAY	3,056	83 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	64 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	66 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	65 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	65 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	75 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	79 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	94 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	78 km
2010	BURNCOMP27	1,894	78 km
2020	CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX	1,878	78 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	69 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	63 km
2020	CRO MILLIS ROAD C-28/26 RX	1,584	79 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	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in

Deep Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (2.9").

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