Weather & Climate in Walstonburg, NC

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

Walstonburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°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 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 116 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	116 ft (35 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	702/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5961°N, 77.6980°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"

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	99 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	103 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	290 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	202 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	169 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	145 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	176 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	141 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	122 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	166 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	194 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	220 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	67 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	213 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	82 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	248 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	91 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	101 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	67 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	279 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	240 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	245 km

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

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,193 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	100 km	83.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	31 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	79 km	21.0 mi	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	43 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	25 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	48 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	80 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	53 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	87 km	17.9 mi	12
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	29 km	20.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	26 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	90 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	48 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	74 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	19 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	16 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	79 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	13 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	92 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	41 km	30.1 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	98 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	99 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	92 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	73 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	100 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	52 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	87 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	79 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,030	100 km
1986	MEMORIAL	968	89 km
2006	UNNAMED	942	98 km
2010	BURNCOMP03	843	87 km
2020	CRO IVES FIELD C-8 RX	815	95 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	91 km
2018	UNNAMED	765	87 km
2007	UNNAMED	686	88 km
2013	UNNAMED	684	90 km
2017	UNNAMED	661	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	613	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (11°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Walstonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.9").

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