Weather & Climate in Grimesland, NC

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

Grimesland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 35 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	35 ft (11 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	629/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5671°N, 77.1982°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Pitt County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.71"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.2 / 100
Community Resilience	77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively 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	64 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	60 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
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	220 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	135 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	144 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	146 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	111 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	82 km
2010	Earl	Category 2	104 mph	298 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	141 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	153 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	240 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	32 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	189 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	39 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	222 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	59 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	141 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	73 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	86 mph	249 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	195 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	204 km

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

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 786 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	59 km	28.0 mi	16
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	71 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	70 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	78 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	45 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	10 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	94 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	63 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	62 km	17.9 mi	12
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	68 km	8.2 mi	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	100 km	14.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	63 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	76 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	33 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	29 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	63 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	52 km	46.9 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	85 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	46 km	9.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2014	EF2	68 km	37.5 mi	1

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	86 km
2008	EVANS ROAD	41,560	78 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	75 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,807	94 km
2023	LAST RESORT	4,974	78 km
2007	TRAINING FIRE	3,843	95 km
2006	BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2	3,307	77 km
2009	CAROLINA BAY	3,056	93 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,042	93 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	80 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	68 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,420	91 km
2009	2-1-3 BELL ISLAND SOUTH	2,297	77 km
2002	BT-11	2,193	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	92 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	94 km
2000	ROY WATSON 2	1,973	70 km
2022	FEREBEE ROAD	1,954	71 km
2010	BURNCOMP27	1,894	95 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	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.1 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Grimesland has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.9").

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