Brunswick County Climate
Brunswick County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
63.7°F
Annual Precip
56.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
33.93333333333333
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Brunswick County Weather
Coastal Warmth Above the National Median
Brunswick County averages 63.7°F annually, placing it among the warmer coastal regions in the United States. This humid subtropical climate stays significantly milder than the national median.
One of the State's Warmest Spots
The county is one of the warmest in North Carolina, exceeding the state average of 59.3°F by more than four degrees. Its coastal position provides a significant buffer against the cooler inland trends.
Atlantic Breezes Moderate the Peak Heat
While nearby inland counties face more extreme heat, Brunswick only sees 34 days above 90°F thanks to maritime breezes. Its annual precipitation of 56.1 inches makes it wetter than the state average of 51.5 inches.
Maritime Mildness and Minimal Snow
Winter is exceptionally mild here, with an average temperature of 48.0°F and only 0.5 inches of annual snowfall. Summer brings consistent warmth, averaging 79.2°F from June through August.
Plan for Rain and Humidity
Residents should prioritize hurricane-ready home features and robust gutter systems to handle 56.1 inches of annual rain. Outdoor planning can happen year-round given the very rare snowfall.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.