Climate change in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Lenoir County, North Carolina has warmed 2.0°F, with 3 more days above 90°F, 26 more nights above 70°F and 8% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like New Hanover County, NC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.6°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: +8%
- Wettest day of the year: +64%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: +3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +26 days
- Freezing nights: −12 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +18 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −4 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.