United StatesThe climate of North Carolina
The current climate in North Carolina features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for North Carolina, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in North Carolina in recent years was 38°C in June 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, North Carolina gets 1051 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in North Carolina is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in North Carolina to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit North Carolina?
The best time to visit North Carolina for sunny weather is March through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit North Carolina. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of North Carolina
The climate table of North Carolina shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 78 | 87 | 74 | 96 | 86 | 94 | 106 | 89 | 101 | 84 | 69 | 87 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,3 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in North Carolina, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in North Carolina
Yearly Temperature in North Carolina
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in North Carolina, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Carolina
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Carolina
Average Snowfall per Month in North Carolina
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Carolina
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in North Carolina, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in North Carolina
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Average weather in North Carolina by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Carolina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.