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Weather & Climate in Graingers, NC

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

Graingers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°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 52.9 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 69 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates35.3163°N, 77.5066°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLenoir County County
Nearest AirportKinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 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 70 km 0 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 80 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 273 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 182 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 109 mph 136 km
2018 Florence Category 3 109 mph 113 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 86 mph 140 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 107 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 95 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 131 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 160 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 201 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 71 km
1999 Irene Category 2 109 mph 178 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 77 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 212 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 59 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 102 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 36 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 86 mph 244 km
1993 Emily Category 3 115 mph 219 km
1991 Bob Category 3 115 mph 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 990 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 74 km 21.0 mi 3
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 25 km 28.0 mi 16
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 78 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 56 km 6.5 mi 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 83 km 13.5 mi 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 85 km 10.0 mi 2
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 41 km 21.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 31 km 20.4 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 66 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 99 km 17.9 mi 12
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 61 km 8.2 mi 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 38 km 9.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 95 km 6.0 mi 6
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 19 km 4.9 mi 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 29 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 99 km 25.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 44 km 41.3 mi 2
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 48 km 46.9 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 75 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 74 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 (77,768 acres, 1986).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1986 UNNAMED 77,768 94 km
2011 JUNIPER ROAD 31,511 90 km
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 78 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 80 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,970 85 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 64 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,420 98 km
2020 TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD 2,076 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,027 78 km
2013 WOODPECKER FIRE 2,015 78 km
2000 ROY WATSON 2 1,973 89 km
2010 BURNCOMP27 1,894 79 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 65 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 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Graingers has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").

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