Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Aurora, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 51.6"
- Annual precip
- 272d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Aurora
Aurora, North Carolina averages 63°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 51.6"
- annual precipitation
- 272 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
51.6"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Aurora) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Aurora area.
How Aurora compares to every U.S. city
Aurora's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Aurora
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Aurora, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 5.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 5.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
272 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,596
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,026
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Aurora's climate means for you
Aurora runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 272 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,596 heating and 2,026 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: Aurora, NC
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 55°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Aurora, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00310375 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Aurora averages 51.6 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 272 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near December 5. As for energy demand, 2,596 heating degree days and 2,026 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Aurora scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Aurora, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Aurora, North Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Aurora get? ▼
Aurora receives 51.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Aurora? ▼
Aurora has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Aurora? ▼
Aurora has approximately 272 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around December 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Aurora? ▼
Aurora has 2,596 heating degree days and 2,026 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Aurora climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00310375 near Aurora.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00310375. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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