North Carolina climate
North Carolina climate
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Climate overview
North Carolina (United States of America) is a region with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 13 °C (55 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in July. The least rainy month in North Carolina is October with its 7 days of rain, the rainiest month is July, when it rains 11 days. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 22 °C (71 °F), the lowest in January with 2 °C (36 °F). Sea temperatures are in the following range: 14 °C (57 °F) in February to 27 °C (81 °F) in August.
What is the best month to visit North Carolina?
The best months to visit North Carolina are June - September. In this period day temperatures range from 28 °C (83 °F) to 31 °C (88 °F), night temperatures from 19 °C (65 °F) to 22 °C (71 °F) and you can expect on average 10 days of rain per month and 9 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 24 °C (76 °F) to 27 °C (81 °F).
Which months have the highest daily temperature in North Carolina?
The hottest month in North Carolina is July with a temperature of 31 °C (88 °F). The period with the highest daytime temperatures is in North Carolina during June - August. The temperatures range at this time between 29 °C (84 °F) - 31 °C (88 °F).
When is the hottest sea in North Carolina?
The highest sea temperatures in North Carolina could be expected between July - September. During these months the sea temperature reaches 25 °C (78 °F) - 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the humidity in North Carolina?
Generally, North Carolina belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It is in the range of 68 % - 80 %. The most humid months are June - September and the least humid are March - April.
What time of year are the highest night temperatures in North Carolina?
The highest night temperatures in North Carolina occur in the months of June - August. During this time the night temperatures are between 20 °C (68 °F) - 22 °C (71 °F).
Is it windy in North Carolina?
North Carolina is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The wind blows the most in January - May and the least in June - August.
Is it freezing a lot in North Carolina?
Yes, it can freeze at night in North Carolina during these months: December - February, but the frosts can also be very rare or may not happen at all.
Which month is the sunniest in North Carolina?
The period, which is the sunniest in North Carolina, is in the months of April - August, when there is an average of 9 sun hours per day.
What is the least cloudy season in North Carolina?
The least cloudy months in North Carolina are March - May, when the cloud cover is on average only 35 %.