Elizabeth City, NC has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. Snowfall is rare, but occasional snow storms can occur during the winter months. In the summertime, temperatures often reach into the 90s and humidity levels can be quite high. The area typically receives around 48 inches of rain each year, which helps to keep everything lush and green throughout the year.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elizabeth City averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Elizabeth City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elizabeth City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year