Weather & Climate in Warsaw, NC

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

Warsaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°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 55.9 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 154 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density	847/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9996°N, 78.0927°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Sampson County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.3 / 100
Community Resilience	9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating

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	120 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	137 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 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	215 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	128 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	109 mph	148 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	93 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	142 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	133 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	140 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	129 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	179 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	262 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	145 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	133 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	189 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	72 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	214 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	76 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	46 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	45 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	262 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	270 km

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

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,428 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	47 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	15 km	21.0 mi	3
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	74 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	46 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	95 km	52.9 mi	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	72 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	85 km	8.2 mi	1
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	75 km	2.2 mi	8
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	75 km	160.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	28 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	73 km	40.0 mi	12
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	73 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	83 km	8.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	76 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	38 km	25.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	80 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	84 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	19 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	86 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	62 km	9.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 acres, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1986	UNNAMED	77,768	67 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	65 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	39 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	59 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	93 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	97 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	44 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	97 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	70 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	82 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	88 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	61 km
2020	CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX	1,448	88 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	86 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	73 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	94 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	30 km
2011	SR8	1,311	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	7.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in

Warsaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (2.8").

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