Climate Insights for Cove Creek

Hitchcock County, North Carolina, United States

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
August
150mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cove Creek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1481mm of precipitation falls per year. Cove Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cove Creek is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Feb Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Nov Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Dec Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cove Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cove Creek is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1481mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 150mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 89mm. That's 61mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 44cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 17cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Cove Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cove Creek, which began on March 20, 2026. Cove Creek is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 374mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 306mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 402mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cove Creek based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C
7 °C
13 km/h
128 mm
17 cm
Feb
0 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
146 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
123 mm
4 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
126 mm
2 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
89 mm
1 cm
Dec
0 °C
9 °C
12 km/h
128 mm
9 cm
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