Pitt County Climate
Pitt County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
62.1°F
Annual Precip
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"
Extreme Heat Days
52.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pitt County Weather
Warm Temperatures Exceeding the National Average
Pitt County's 62.1°F annual average is notably higher than the national median. This eastern NC region experiences the consistent warmth and humidity typical of the South Atlantic coastal plain.
Hotter and Wetter Than Most of North Carolina
At 62.1°F, Pitt is nearly three degrees warmer than the state average of 59.3°F. It also receives 53.4 inches of annual precipitation, outpacing the state average of 51.5 inches.
High Heat Relative to Central Neighbors
Pitt matches Pender County’s 62.1°F average but experiences a higher July average of 80.8°F. It is significantly hotter than Piedmont counties like Randolph, which averages nearly four degrees cooler.
Intense Summer Heat and Minimal Winter Chill
Summers are long with 53 days reaching at least 90°F and a summer average of 79.0°F. Winters are brief and mild, featuring 3.3 inches of snow and a January average of 43.1°F.
Prioritize Cooling and Stormwater Management
Residents need robust HVAC systems to handle the 53 days of extreme heat and high humidity. Property owners should also plan for heavy rainfall, as the county receives over 53 inches of rain annually.
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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.