Climate change in Sampson County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Sampson County, North Carolina has warmed 2.1°F, with 4 more days above 90°F, 18 more nights above 70°F and 7% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Horry County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.6°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.6°F
- Precipitation: +7%
- Wettest day of the year: +34%
- Longest dry spell: −4 days
- Days above 90°F: +4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +18 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +23 days
- Muggy days: +16 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.7°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.