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Weather & Climate in Hookerton, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hookerton 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 50.6 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 67 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4230°N, 77.5894°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina | M2.9 | 88 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 | 279 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | 104 mph | 149 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 3 | 109 mph | 125 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 68 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 192 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 78 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 226 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 72 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 104 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 47 km |
| 1994 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1993 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 227 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,042 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 73 km | 21.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 20 km | 28.0 mi | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF3 | 64 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF3 | 42 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF3 | 44 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 94 km | 17.9 mi | 12 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 24 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF3 | 47 km | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | EF3 | 99 km | 160.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 38 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 86 km | 6.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 4, 1977 | EF3 | 7 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1972 | EF3 | 19 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF3 | 98 km | 25.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1965 | EF3 | 58 km | 41.3 mi | 2 |
| Nov 8, 1957 | EF3 | 34 km | 46.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 80 km | 8.0 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 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,944 | 86 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 5,807 | 94 km |
| 2009 | CAROLINA BAY | 3,056 | 95 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,970 | 96 km |
| 1992 | GREAT LAKE | 2,843 | 78 km |
| 2020 | CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX | 2,783 | 72 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,462 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,027 | 92 km |
| 2013 | WOODPECKER FIRE | 2,015 | 92 km |
| 2000 | ROY WATSON 2 | 1,973 | 98 km |
| 2010 | BURNCOMP27 | 1,894 | 93 km |
| 2020 | CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX | 1,878 | 92 km |
| 2008 | LYNCH ROAD | 1,824 | 94 km |
| 2020 | CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX | 1,616 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,602 | 79 km |
| 2020 | CRO MILLIS ROAD C-28/26 RX | 1,584 | 93 km |
| 2014 | SHAKEN CREEK | 1,469 | 92 km |
| 2020 | CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX | 1,448 | 78 km |
| 2016 | MILLIS SWAMP | 1,420 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Hookerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.8").