North Carolina has 59 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 7 of them major, and a motorcycle at Charlotte is riding in 6 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 82 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in North Carolina; 49 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Charlotte high / low | motorcycle | North Carolina hurricanes since 1851 | Wilmington high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 32° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 57° / 36° | cold or hot riding |
| Feb | 57° / 35° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 60° / 38° | riding |
| Mar | 64° / 41° | riding | 0 | 67° / 44° | riding |
| Apr | 73° / 49° | riding | 0 | 75° / 53° | riding |
| May | 80° / 58° | riding | 0 | 81° / 61° | riding |
| Jun | 87° / 66° | riding | 0 | 87° / 69° | riding |
| Jul | 90° / 70° | riding | 4 | 90° / 73° | riding |
| Aug | 89° / 69° | riding | 20 | 88° / 72° | riding |
| Sep | 83° / 63° | riding | 27 | 84° / 67° | riding |
| Oct | 73° / 50° | riding | 7 | 76° / 56° | riding |
| Nov | 63° / 40° | riding | 1 | 67° / 45° | riding |
| Dec | 55° / 35° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 60° / 39° | riding |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Charlotte has 9 months riding (March to November) and 3 of cold or hot riding. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
19 of the 59 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 4. Most fell in September (27), August (20) and October (7).
| Month | Storm | Category in North Carolina | motorcycle that month (Charlotte) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Isaias | 1 | riding |
| Sep 2019 | Dorian | 2 | riding |
| Sep 2018 | Florence | 1 | riding |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew | 1 | riding |
Wilmington averages 60.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September (8.7 in), before any storm is added.
82 live listings in 12 cities; by listed type: 49 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 26 covered and 60 outdoor (types overlap). No North Carolina motorcycle storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 64 Storage | Apex | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Go Store It - Porters Neck | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Foreign Cars Charlotte - Vehicle Storage | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Carolina Exotic Car Club | Raleigh | indoor, climate-controlled | Car | |
| StorageCentral Huntersville | Huntersville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Devon Self Storage Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Gearbox Auto | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| ClearHome Storage - Durham | Durham | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| AA Self Storage | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| Storage 24 - Brunswick County | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Ray Self Storage | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Extra Space Storage - Market St | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Go Store It - Leland | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Ocean Ridge Storage Solutions | Ocean Isle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| CubeSmart | Winston-Salem | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat | |
| Mint Hill Self Storage | Mint Hill | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Precision Outdoor Storage | Mooresville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| AAA Ministorage Durham | Durham | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| e3storage Charlotte | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| NoDa Self Storage | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, covered |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 26 | 9 | 9 | 16 |
| Raleigh | 23 | 12 | 4 | 11 |
| Greensboro | 19 | 15 | 0 | 19 |
| Wilmington | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Durham | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Leland | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apex | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Huntersville | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mint Hill | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mooresville | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 59 hurricanes NOAA records in North Carolina since 1851, 59 arrived in months our season rule marks as riding at Charlotte (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov). At Wilmington the count is 59 in months riding. 10 have come since 2000 and 7 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, North Carolina impacts fall most often in September (27), August (20) and October (7). A motorcycle at Charlotte is riding in all three by our season rule, and riding in 6 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
49 of 82 live North Carolina listings list enclosed indoor space; 26 list covered and 60 outdoor spaces. By city: Charlotte (26; 9 enclosed), Raleigh (23; 12 enclosed), Greensboro (19; 15 enclosed) and Wilmington (4; 4 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Greensboro (15) and Raleigh (12). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 12 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 49 North Carolina listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 59 North Carolina hurricanes on record came in months a motorcycle at Charlotte is riding by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Wilmington averages 8.7 inches in September, so check the site drains.
Listings span 12 North Carolina cities. The largest groups are Charlotte (26 listed), Raleigh (23 listed), Greensboro (19 listed), Wilmington (4 listed) and Durham (2 listed). For covered spaces, Charlotte (9) and Raleigh (4) lead. Statewide, 60 list open lots, 26 covered parking and 49 enclosed space, so a motorcycle owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013881, USW00013748); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).