Craven County Climate
Craven County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
63.3°F
Annual Precip
55.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Extreme Heat Days
41.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Craven County Weather
One of the Warmest and Wettest
Craven County averages 63.3°F, making it one of the warmest counties in the entire nation. Its high annual precipitation of 55.9 inches far exceeds the national median.
A Coastal Temperature Leader
Craven exceeds the North Carolina average temperature of 59.3°F by a full four degrees. It also ranks significantly higher than the state average for annual rainfall.
Warmer Than Neighboring Chowan
Compared to Chowan, Craven is over a degree warmer and receives nearly 5 inches more rain. It experiences 41 days of extreme heat, typical for the central coast.
Tropical Summers and Soft Winters
July averages a humid 80.6°F, while January is the warmest in this group at 45.6°F. Snow is a rarity, with the county averaging less than an inch (0.8") per year.
Prioritize Rain and Heat Protection
Residents should invest in heavy-duty moisture control and hurricane preparedness for the 55.9 inches of annual rain. Outdoor gear should be highly breathable to handle the 41 days of 90-degree heat.
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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.