Climate change in Craven County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Craven County, North Carolina has warmed 2.3°F, with 3 more days above 90°F, 25 more nights above 70°F and 5% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Horry County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.7°F
- Precipitation: +5%
- Wettest day of the year: +43%
- Longest dry spell: −3 days
- Days above 90°F: +3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +25 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +22 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −7 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.