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Weather & Climate in Swan Quarter, NC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swan Quarter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°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 53.4 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 3 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 78.4 sq mi (203.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4130°N, 76.3197°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hyde County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina | M2.9 | 31 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 | 261 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | 104 mph | 66 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 3 | 109 mph | 153 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 86 mph | 85 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 32 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 10 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 92 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 123 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 54 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 167 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 57 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 194 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 125 km |
| 1994 | Gordon | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1993 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 113 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 3 | 115 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
328 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 253 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF3 | 73 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 94 km | 17.9 mi | 12 |
| Mar 17, 1965 | EF3 | 94 km | 41.3 mi | 2 |
| Sep 17, 1952 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF2 | 80 km | 33.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF2 | 81 km | 37.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2014 | EF2 | 35 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2013 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 81 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 98 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2008 | EF2 | 99 km | 11.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | EF2 | 37 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1999 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1999 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1999 | EF2 | 29 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 8, 1996 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.0 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 | 32 km |
| 2008 | EVANS ROAD | 41,560 | 31 km |
| 2011 | PAINS BAY | 40,218 | 53 km |
| 1994 | FISH DAY | 21,772 | 85 km |
| 2016 | WHIPPING CREEK ROAD | 12,512 | 44 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 5,807 | 95 km |
| 2023 | LAST RESORT | 4,974 | 37 km |
| 2009 | 2-2-1 ROANOKE MARSHES | 4,953 | 70 km |
| 2005 | WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 | 4,867 | 51 km |
| 2015 | NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH | 4,751 | 51 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 4,031 | 56 km |
| 2007 | TRAINING FIRE | 3,843 | 55 km |
| 2007 | 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 | 3,556 | 52 km |
| 2024 | HIGHWAY 12 | 3,502 | 56 km |
| 2006 | BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 | 3,307 | 5 km |
| 2017 | NCALR FY17 RX A 2.2 | 3,303 | 68 km |
| 2003 | ROANOKE MARSH 2 2 5 A | 3,156 | 70 km |
| 2006 | ROANOKE MARSHES - 2.2.5 | 3,139 | 70 km |
| 2022 | NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 3,113 | 51 km |
| 2009 | CAROLINA BAY | 3,056 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Swan Quarter has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.4").