Weather & Climate in Snow Hill, NC

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

Snow Hill 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 71 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	71 ft (22 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,347/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4505°N, 77.6768°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"

33% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.87"

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	90 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	97 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	277 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	188 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	157 km
2018	Florence	Category 3	109 mph	129 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	161 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	129 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	114 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	153 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	181 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	206 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	73 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	199 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	84 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	232 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	81 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	97 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	51 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	266 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	235 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	236 km

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

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,052 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	69 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	16 km	28.0 mi	16
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	59 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	34 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	64 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	86 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	51 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	84 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	97 km	17.9 mi	12
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	18 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	40 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	91 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	34 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	87 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	12 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	20 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	93 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	65 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	29 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	78 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	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	86 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	98 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	85 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	99 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	100 km
2020	CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX	1,878	99 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	89 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	90 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	85 km
2020	CRO MILLIS ROAD C-28/26 RX	1,584	100 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	95 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	85 km
2016	MILLIS SWAMP	1,420	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	39 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	74 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	90 km
2011	SR8	1,311	98 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	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	5.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Snow Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").

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