What’s the climate like in Elon?
The current climate in Elon features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Elon in recent years was 38°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2015.
On average, Elon gets 1576 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Elon?
The best time to visit Elon for mild to warm weather is March up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Elon.
Climate Table of Elon
The climate table of Elon 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) | 10 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 181 | 84 | 152 | 146 | 143 | 136 | 102 | 129 | 144 | 101 | 163 | 95 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,1 | 1,1 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1576 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 84 mm in February, 95 mm in December and 101 mm in October
- Wettest months: 181 mm in January, 163 mm in November and 152 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Elon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Elon, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Elon
This graph shows how much rainfall Elon, North Carolina, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Elon
This graph shows how much snow Elon, North Carolina, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Elon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Elon, North Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Elon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Elon, North Carolina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Elon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Elon, North Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Elon
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Elon, North Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Elon by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Elon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
