Source: Corey Davis, NC CLIMATE OFFICE, 5/2/18


Our April climate summary looks at last month's widespread rainfall and cool temperatures, as well as the severe weather so far this spring.

April Showers From East to West
An active upper-level pattern brought regular frontal passages and rainfall last month, with a preliminary statewide average precipitation of 5.57 inches. That's more than 2 inches above the 1981 to 2010 average, and our 10th-wettest April dating back to 1895.

Other than some patchy areas in the northeastern part of the state and along the fall line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, nearly everywhere in the state saw above-normal precipitation.

For the full report, click here.