Snowfall is observed only occasionally, and usually very light. Precipitation, mostly in the form of rain, is over per year, making it the wettest coastal location in North Carolina. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. However, April and May represent a slightly drier season, while August to October are the wettest months. On average, August is the wettest month, owing to high frequencies of both summer thunderstorms and tropical systems (hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions) that affect the area, mostly from August to early October.