Weather & Climate in Eureka, NC

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

Eureka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°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 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	597/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5414°N, 77.8763°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wilson County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.5 / 100
Community Resilience	51.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
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	110 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	116 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

23 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	277 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	191 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	178 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	142 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	181 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	149 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	134 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	172 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	201 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	208 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	84 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	218 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	99 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	250 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	100 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	84 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	65 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	286 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	255 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	257 km

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

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,105 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	87 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	25 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	64 km	21.0 mi	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	49 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	15 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	51 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	69 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	20 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	24 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	73 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	38 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	89 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	30 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	33 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	87 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	85 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	21 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	81 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	33 km	30.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,944 acres, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	94 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	100 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	100 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	99 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	59 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	95 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	87 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	89 km
1986	MEMORIAL	968	96 km
2010	BURNCOMP03	843	94 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	84 km
2018	UNNAMED	765	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	686	94 km
2013	UNNAMED	684	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	661	93 km
2009	UNNAMED	640	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	613	94 km
1985	UNNAMED	575	71 km
1985	UNNAMED	535	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	3.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (11°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").

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