Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bent Creek, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 52.0"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bent Creek
Bent Creek, North Carolina averages 54°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 52.0"
- annual precipitation
- 175 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
52.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bent Creek) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bent Creek area.
How Bent Creek compares to every U.S. city
Bent Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bent Creek
MethodologyBent Creek's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 4.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,590
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
745
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bent Creek's climate means for you
Bent Creek runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,590 heating and 745 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: Bent Creek, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bent Creek, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00310724, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Bent Creek averages 52.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 4,590 heating degree days and 745 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bent Creek scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bent Creek, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bent Creek, North Carolina is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Bent Creek get? ▼
Bent Creek receives 52.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bent Creek? ▼
Bent Creek has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bent Creek? ▼
Bent Creek has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bent Creek? ▼
Bent Creek has 4,590 heating degree days and 745 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 Bent Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00310724 near Bent Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00310724. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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