Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Black Mtn, NC Climate
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- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 187d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Black Mtn
Black Mtn, North Carolina averages 55°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 187 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Black Mtn) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Black Mtn area.
How Black Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Black Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Black Mtn
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Black Mtn, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | N/A | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | N/A | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
187 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,266
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
783
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Black Mtn's climate means for you
Black Mtn runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 187 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,266 heating and 783 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: Black Mtn, NC
In Black Mtn, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00310843, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Black Mtn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 187 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 23. And on the energy front, 4,266 heating degree days and 783 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Black Mtn scores 63/100 (Good), 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 Black Mtn, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Black Mtn, North Carolina is 55°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Black Mtn get? ▼
Black Mtn receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Black Mtn? ▼
Black Mtn has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Black Mtn? ▼
Black Mtn has approximately 187 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Black Mtn? ▼
Black Mtn has 4,266 heating degree days and 783 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 Black Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00310843 near Black Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00310843. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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