Weather & Climate in Farmville, NC

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

Farmville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 83 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	83 ft (25 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density	1,404/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5950°N, 77.5906°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.39"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.4 / 100
Community Resilience	8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
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	91 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	93 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	295 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	206 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	161 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	144 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	170 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	134 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	113 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	161 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	185 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	224 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	58 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	208 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	72 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	243 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	83 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	110 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	66 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	273 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	230 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	236 km

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

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	85 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	34 km	28.0 mi	16
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	46 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	34 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	52 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	71 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	44 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	98 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	80 km	17.9 mi	12
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	34 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	34 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	100 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	52 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	69 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	13 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	7 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	74 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	19 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	96 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	50 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: FISH DAY (21,772 acres, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	92 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	94 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	86 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	76 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	99 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	96 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	46 km
1991	TRIANGLE	1,387	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	81 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	78 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,030	96 km
2015	NCPOR FY15 RX SOUTH PUNGO	979	93 km
1986	MEMORIAL	968	83 km
2004	PUNGO SOUTH RX	967	93 km
2010	RX SOUTH PUNGO EAST	962	95 km
2010	UNNAMED	945	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	942	93 km
2010	BURNCOMP03	843	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Farmville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").

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