Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Brevard, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 75.6"
- Annual precip
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Brevard
Brevard, North Carolina averages 55°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 75.6"
- annual precipitation · 7" snow
- 185 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
75.6"
Annual Snow
7.1"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
75.6"
Plus 7.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Brevard) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Brevard area.
How Brevard compares to every U.S. city
Brevard's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Brevard
MethodologyBrevard'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 7.0" | 1.7" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4" | 1.4" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 0.8" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 0.2" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1" | 3.0" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 7.0"
Snow: 1.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 5.4"
Snow: 1.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 5.9"
Snow: 0.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
April 5.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 5.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 6.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 6.3"
15.3 days with precipitation
August 7.6"
14.4 days with precipitation
September 6.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 6.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
November 5.9"
Snow: 0.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 7.1"
Snow: 3.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,302
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
740
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Brevard's climate means for you
Brevard runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,302 heating and 740 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: Brevard, NC
In Brevard, 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 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00311055, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Brevard should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 75.6 inches, with 7.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 23. And on the energy front, 4,302 heating degree days and 740 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Brevard scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 Brevard, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Brevard, North Carolina is 55°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Brevard get? ▼
Brevard receives 75.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 7.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Brevard? ▼
Brevard has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Brevard? ▼
Brevard has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Brevard? ▼
Brevard has 4,302 heating degree days and 740 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 Brevard climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00311055 near Brevard.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00311055. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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