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Weather & Climate in Edenton, NC

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

Edenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 11 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density833/sq mi
Coordinates36.0586°N, 76.5990°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChowan County County
Nearest AirportNortheastern Regional (EDE)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.55"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 108 km 0 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 149 km 1 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 85 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 296 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 104 mph 131 km
2018 Florence Category 2 104 mph 212 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 81 mph 161 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 100 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 54 km
2010 Earl Category 2 98 mph 267 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 168 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 152 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 46 km
1999 Irene Category 2 109 mph 189 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 44 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 98 mph 243 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 69 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 213 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 149 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 275 km
1993 Emily Category 3 115 mph 161 km
1991 Bob Category 3 115 mph 165 km
1986 Charley Category 1 81 mph 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

347 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 32 km 10.0 mi 2
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 77 km 21.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 32 km 17.9 mi 12
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 73 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 55 km 6.0 mi 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 36 km 14.0 mi 2
May 15, 1972 EF3 99 km 8.5 mi 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 55 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1952 EF3 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 74 km 15.9 mi 0
Mar 31, 2017 EF2 83 km 8.9 mi 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 89 km 1.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 13 km 37.5 mi 1
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 10 km 33.5 mi 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 55 km 4.7 mi 0
Aug 26, 2011 EF2 37 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 24 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 80 km 22.6 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 54 km 15.0 mi 0
May 9, 2008 EF2 25 km 11.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLAN ROAD (110,696 acres, 1985).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1985 ALLAN ROAD 110,696 51 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 46 km
2011 PAINS BAY 40,218 82 km
2016 WHIPPING CREEK ROAD 12,512 79 km
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 58 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 58 km
2023 LAST RESORT 4,974 41 km
2009 2-2-1 ROANOKE MARSHES 4,953 79 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 75 km
2017 NCALR FY17 RX A 2.2 3,303 80 km
2003 ROANOKE MARSH 2 2 5 A 3,156 81 km
2006 ROANOKE MARSHES - 2.2.5 3,139 81 km
1999 NORTH RIVER 3,055 62 km
1999 LSR 2 5 6 2,629 89 km
2009 SW MASHOES 2,499 70 km
2005 LONG SHOAL RIVER 2.5.2-5 2,333 88 km
2003 FIRST FIRE-CODE 1 2,319 82 km
2009 2-1-3 BELL ISLAND SOUTH 2,297 76 km
2008 MCPHERSON ROAD 2,087 57 km
2000 QUAD 2 1 2 2,068 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Edenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.8").

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