Climate change in Washington County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Washington County, North Carolina has warmed 2.9°F, with 8 more days above 90°F, 35 more nights above 70°F and 10% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Pamlico County, NC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.9°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.0°F
- Precipitation: +10%
- Wettest day of the year: +34%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: +8 days
- Nights above 70°F: +35 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +19 days
- Muggy days: +23 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −11 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.