Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Asheboro, NC Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.6"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Asheboro
Asheboro, North Carolina averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.6"
- annual precipitation
- 209 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Asheboro) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Asheboro area.
How Asheboro compares to every U.S. city
Asheboro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Asheboro
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Asheboro's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 13.1 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,539
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,388
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Asheboro's climate means for you
Asheboro runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,539 heating and 1,388 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Asheboro, NC
Based on station USC00310286 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Asheboro, North Carolina averages 59°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Asheboro averages 46.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 3,539 heating degree days and 1,388 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Asheboro scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Asheboro, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Asheboro, North Carolina is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Asheboro get? ▼
Asheboro receives 46.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Asheboro? ▼
Asheboro has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Asheboro? ▼
Asheboro has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Asheboro? ▼
Asheboro has 3,539 heating degree days and 1,388 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Asheboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00310286 near Asheboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00310286. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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