Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Burlington Alamance, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 43.3"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burlington Alamance
Burlington Alamance, North Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 43.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 215 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
43.3"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burlington Alamance) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Burlington Alamance area.
How Burlington Alamance compares to every U.S. city
Burlington Alamance's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Burlington Alamance
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Burlington Alamance captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 9.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
11.7 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,268
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,737
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Burlington Alamance's climate means for you
Burlington Alamance runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,268 heating and 1,737 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: Burlington Alamance, NC
An annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 49°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Burlington Alamance, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00093783 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Burlington Alamance should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 2. And on the energy front, 3,268 heating degree days and 1,737 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burlington Alamance scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Burlington Alamance, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burlington Alamance, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Burlington Alamance get? ▼
Burlington Alamance receives 43.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burlington Alamance? ▼
Burlington Alamance has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Burlington Alamance? ▼
Burlington Alamance has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burlington Alamance? ▼
Burlington Alamance has 3,268 heating degree days and 1,737 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 Burlington Alamance climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093783 near Burlington Alamance.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093783. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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