Weather & Climate in South Mills, NC

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

South Mills 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 299 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 51.3 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 4 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.3°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4 ft (1 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4379°N, 76.3307°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Camden County County
Nearest Airport	Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (ECG) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	71.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very 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: M2.9.

Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	111 km	1 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	130 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 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	153 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	260 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	81 mph	195 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	103 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	48 km
2010	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	261 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	199 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	162 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	93 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	45 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	209 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	275 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 2	109 mph	81 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	254 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	197 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	151 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	164 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	48 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	128 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	132 mph	280 km

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

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 32 fatalities, 453 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 2023	EF3	54 km	4.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	79 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	68 km	17.9 mi	12
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	86 km	46.9 mi	2
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	44 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	85 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	34 km	14.0 mi	2
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	61 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 4, 1967	EF3	26 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1952	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	63 km	15.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2017	EF2	35 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 25, 2014	EF2	54 km	33.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2014	EF2	56 km	37.5 mi	1
Aug 26, 2011	EF2	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	48 km	17.5 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	57 km	22.6 mi	0
May 11, 2008	EF2	84 km	15.0 mi	0
May 9, 2008	EF2	51 km	11.7 mi	0
Oct 17, 1999	EF2	28 km	0.2 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	83 km
2008	EVANS ROAD	41,560	83 km
2011	PAINS BAY	40,218	97 km
2016	WHIPPING CREEK ROAD	12,512	98 km
2011	LATERAL WEST	6,188	21 km
2008	SOUTH 1	5,940	21 km
2023	LAST RESORT	4,974	78 km
2009	2-2-1 ROANOKE MARSHES	4,953	84 km
2017	NCALR FY17 RX A 2.2	3,303	85 km
2003	ROANOKE MARSH 2 2 5 A	3,156	86 km
2006	ROANOKE MARSHES - 2.2.5	3,139	85 km
1999	NORTH RIVER	3,055	32 km
2009	SW MASHOES	2,499	70 km
2003	FIRST FIRE-CODE 1	2,319	96 km
2008	MCPHERSON ROAD	2,087	10 km
2000	QUAD 2 1 2	2,068	79 km
2022	FEREBEE ROAD	1,954	86 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,877	86 km
2014	NCMCR-FY14-RX-MIDDLE MARSH	1,876	35 km
2023	NCALR-HFR-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	1,568	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.2 in
February	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
March	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in

South Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.0").

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