Weather & Climate in Winterville, NC

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

Winterville 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 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). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	2,155/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5287°N, 77.4001°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Pitt County County
Nearest Airport	Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.2 / 100
Community Resilience	77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively 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: M3.6.

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	73 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	75 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	298 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	207 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	104 mph	144 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	109 mph	137 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	86 mph	155 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	117 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	95 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	145 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	167 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	226 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	47 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	193 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	58 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	98 mph	230 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	66 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	123 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	62 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	86 mph	256 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	212 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	217 km

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

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,001 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	41 km	28.0 mi	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	94 km	21.0 mi	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	61 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	53 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	68 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	61 km	10.0 mi	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	25 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	74 km	17.9 mi	12
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	44 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	88 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	53 km	8.2 mi	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	58 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	69 km	6.0 mi	6
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	15 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	12 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	61 km	41.3 mi	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	37 km	46.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	99 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	69 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	28 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: EVANS ROAD (41,560 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	EVANS ROAD	41,560	96 km
1994	FISH DAY	21,772	77 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,807	96 km
2023	LAST RESORT	4,974	97 km
2006	BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2	3,307	94 km
2009	CAROLINA BAY	3,056	96 km
1992	GREAT LAKE	2,843	80 km
2020	CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX	2,783	71 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,462	70 km
2009	2-1-3 BELL ISLAND SOUTH	2,297	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,027	93 km
2013	WOODPECKER FIRE	2,015	95 km
2000	ROY WATSON 2	1,973	85 km
2022	FEREBEE ROAD	1,954	89 km
2010	BURNCOMP27	1,894	96 km
2020	CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX	1,878	95 km
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	90 km
2002	BELL SLOP	1,818	92 km
2020	CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX	1,616	86 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,602	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in	Driest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Winterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.8").

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