Weather & Climate in Greenevers, NC

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

Greenevers 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 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 57.2 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 59 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	413/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8271°N, 77.9251°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Duplin County County
Nearest Airport	Wilmington International (ILM) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.5 / 100
Community Resilience	6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
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	No Rating

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	108 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	129 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	207 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	116 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	124 km
2018	Florence	Category 3	109 mph	70 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	118 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	108 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	122 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	105 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	156 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	255 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	135 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	137 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	166 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	47 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	189 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	52 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	36 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	35 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	238 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	252 km

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

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,200 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	39 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	58 km	28.0 mi	16
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	92 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	60 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	51 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	61 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	99 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	86 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	42 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	80 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	91 km	8.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	95 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	54 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	67 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	98 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	14 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	26 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	72 km	9.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 2019	EF2	82 km	13.0 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	43 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	41 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	83 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	15 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,807	88 km
2009	CAROLINA BAY	3,056	90 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	35 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	77 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	83 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	54 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	83 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	46 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,073	99 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	86 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	59 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	83 km
2010	BURNCOMP27	1,894	83 km
2020	CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX	1,878	83 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	77 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.5 in
June	76°F (24°C)	5.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	7.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	6.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in

Greenevers has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (2.8").

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