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Weather & Climate in Whiteville, NC

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

Whiteville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density849/sq mi
Coordinates34.3305°N, 78.7014°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbus County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.3 / 100
Community Resilience23.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 144 km 2 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 117 km 8 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 117 km 14 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 124 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 51 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 127 km
2018 Florence Category 2 104 mph 46 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 98 mph 84 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 127 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 186 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 121 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 185 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 170 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 59 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 225 km
1999 Irene Category 2 92 mph 159 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 88 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 194 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 92 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 55 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 83 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 275 km
1991 Bob Category 2 98 mph 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

404 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,458 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 64 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 89 km 40.0 mi 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 90 km 21.0 mi 3
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 60 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 50 km 21.9 mi 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 86 km 52.9 mi 2
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 42 km 2.2 mi 8
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 58 km 40.0 mi 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 78 km 10.7 mi 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 86 km 85.7 mi 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 71 km 25.8 mi 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 65 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 56 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 85 km 21.9 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 80 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 20 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 64 km 4.7 mi 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF2 87 km 8.3 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 100 km 4.6 mi 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 55 km 9.3 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 94 km
2011 JUNIPER ROAD 31,511 96 km
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 85 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,970 94 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 56 km
2020 TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD 2,076 94 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,073 67 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,024 82 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 40 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,870 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,683 93 km
2002 LEGENDS 1,666 71 km
2016 CLEMMONS ROAD 1,468 61 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,335 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 68 km
2011 WOLF ISLAND 1,310 90 km
2022 JUNIPER ROAD TWO 1,307 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Whiteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.8").

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