Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cherry Point Mcas, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 57.4"
- Annual precip
- 248d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cherry Point Mcas
Cherry Point Mcas, North Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 57.4"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 248 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
57.4"
Annual Snow
0.8"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.4"
Plus 0.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cherry Point Mcas) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Cherry Point Mcas area.
How Cherry Point Mcas compares to every U.S. city
Cherry Point Mcas'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cherry Point Mcas
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Cherry Point Mcas's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1" | 0.6" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.1"
Snow: 0.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 7.4"
12.9 days with precipitation
August 7.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
September 8.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
248 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,348
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,118
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 9.0 | 32% | 26% |
| February | 67% | 9.4 | 30% | 26% |
| March | 67% | 9.8 | 31% | 23% |
| April | 70% | 9.1 | 28% | 19% |
| May | 74% | 7.7 | 21% | 15% |
| June | 76% | 7.2 | 22% | 11% |
| July | 79% | 6.6 | 19% | 14% |
| August | 77% | 7.3 | 23% | 16% |
| September | 78% | 7.2 | 28% | 17% |
| October | 74% | 7.5 | 36% | 19% |
| November | 72% | 7.5 | 38% | 18% |
| December | 71% | 8.2 | 35% | 22% |
What Cherry Point Mcas's climate means for you
Cherry Point Mcas runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 248 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,348 heating and 2,118 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: Cherry Point Mcas, NC
In Cherry Point Mcas, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00013754, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Cherry Point Mcas should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 57.4 inches, with 0.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 248 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 22. And on the energy front, 2,348 heating degree days and 2,118 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cherry Point Mcas 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 Cherry Point Mcas, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cherry Point Mcas, North Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Cherry Point Mcas get? ▼
Cherry Point Mcas receives 57.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cherry Point Mcas? ▼
Cherry Point Mcas 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 Cherry Point Mcas? ▼
Cherry Point Mcas has approximately 248 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cherry Point Mcas? ▼
Cherry Point Mcas has 2,348 heating degree days and 2,118 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 Cherry Point Mcas climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013754 near Cherry Point Mcas.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013754. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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