Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lewiston Woodville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 49.5 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
42°F Jan (6°C)80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
305 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density
238/sq mi
Coordinates
36.1149°N, 77.1796°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Northampton County County
Nearest Airport
Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.96"
Driest Month (Nov)2.80"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
97.2 / 100
Community Resilience
22.4 / 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
3 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
118 km
0 km
Aug 3, 1995
13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia
M2.9
149 km
1 km
Feb 11, 2014
7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina
M2.9
104 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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
274 km
2019
Dorian
Category 2
104 mph
175 km
2018
Florence
Category 2
104 mph
204 km
2016
Matthew
Category 1
81 mph
190 km
2014
Arthur
Category 2
98 mph
140 km
2011
Irene
Category 1
86 mph
105 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
86 mph
197 km
2004
Alex
Category 2
98 mph
192 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
75 mph
292 km
2003
Isabel
Category 2
104 mph
39 km
1999
Irene
Category 2
109 mph
231 km
1999
Floyd
Category 2
104 mph
57 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
98 mph
271 km
1998
Bonnie
Category 3
109 mph
116 km
1996
Fran
Category 3
115 mph
171 km
1996
Bertha
Category 2
104 mph
130 km
1993
Emily
Category 3
115 mph
213 km
1991
Bob
Category 3
115 mph
217 km
1986
Charley
Category 1
81 mph
107 km
1985
Gloria
Category 2
104 mph
166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 32 fatalities, 495 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 27, 2024
EF3
58 km
0.3 mi
0
Aug 8, 2024
EF3
87 km
6.5 mi
1
Jul 19, 2023
EF3
64 km
13.5 mi
0
Aug 3, 2020
EF3
36 km
10.0 mi
2
Apr 25, 2014
EF3
68 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 16, 2011
EF3
21 km
17.9 mi
12
Nov 15, 2008
EF3
78 km
8.2 mi
1
Apr 28, 2008
EF3
79 km
24.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1986
EF3
91 km
12.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1984
EF3
52 km
14.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 1984
EF3
3 km
6.0 mi
6
Apr 19, 1978
EF3
92 km
35.6 mi
0
Mar 4, 1977
EF3
78 km
4.9 mi
0
May 15, 1972
EF3
67 km
8.5 mi
0
Jul 4, 1967
EF3
72 km
2.0 mi
0
Nov 8, 1957
EF3
69 km
46.9 mi
0
Mar 15, 1953
EF3
91 km
30.1 mi
0
Aug 7, 2024
EF2
88 km
9.5 mi
0
Aug 4, 2020
EF2
61 km
15.9 mi
0
Apr 25, 2014
EF2
72 km
1.1 mi
0
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
95 km
2008
EVANS ROAD
41,560
88 km
2011
LATERAL WEST
6,188
80 km
2008
SOUTH 1
5,940
80 km
2023
LAST RESORT
4,974
84 km
2008
MCPHERSON ROAD
2,087
89 km
2022
FEREBEE ROAD
1,954
84 km
2008
LYNCH ROAD
1,824
67 km
1991
UNNAMED
1,399
100 km
1991
TRIANGLE
1,387
71 km
1998
SE BLOCKS
1,278
83 km
2008
POCAHONTAS ROAD
1,146
89 km
1985
UNNAMED
1,091
71 km
2008
SYCAMORE SHORES
1,044
37 km
2015
NCPOR FY15 RX SOUTH PUNGO
979
75 km
2004
PUNGO SOUTH RX
967
75 km
2010
RX SOUTH PUNGO EAST
962
75 km
2010
UNNAMED
945
74 km
2015
NCPOR FY15 RX CENTRAL PUNGO
783
74 km
1992
BOUNDARY 1
698
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (6°C)
4.0 in
Coldest
February
43°F (6°C)
3.7 in
March
51°F (10°C)
4.0 in
April
59°F (15°C)
3.2 in
May
67°F (19°C)
4.1 in
June
74°F (24°C)
4.3 in
July
80°F (26°C)
5.0 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
77°F (25°C)
4.9 in
September
72°F (22°C)
4.1 in
October
61°F (16°C)
3.1 in
November
52°F (11°C)
2.8 in
Driest
December
44°F (7°C)
3.3 in
Lewiston Woodville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.8").