Climate almanac

Elizabeth City

North Carolina, United States · 36.29°, -76.25°

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What is the climate like in Elizabeth City?

The best time to visit Elizabeth City is typically October, the year's most comfortable month (6.9/10). Elizabeth City is warmest in July, when daily highs average 88°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 37°F (3°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 52 in (1316 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitOctober — the year's comfort peak (6.9/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 88°F (31°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 37°F (3°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (5.9 in (149 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.9 in (74 mm))
  • Annual precipitation52 in (1316 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromElizabeth City, 4 km away (1911-2026)