Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Clinton, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 51.0"
- Annual precip
- 226d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Clinton
Clinton, North Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 51.0"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 226 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
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
51.0"
Annual Snow
1.8"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Plus 1.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Clinton) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Clinton area.
How Clinton compares to every U.S. city
Clinton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Clinton
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Clinton'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 | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 0.8" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 0.5" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 0.5" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 0.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 0.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 6.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 6.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 0.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
226 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,022
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,778
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Clinton's climate means for you
Clinton runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 226 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,022 heating and 1,778 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: Clinton, NC
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Clinton, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00311881 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Clinton receives roughly 51.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 226 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 7. For energy use, 3,022 heating degree days and 1,778 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clinton scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Clinton, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Clinton, North Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Clinton get? ▼
Clinton receives 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Clinton? ▼
Clinton has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Clinton? ▼
Clinton has approximately 226 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Clinton? ▼
Clinton has 3,022 heating degree days and 1,778 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 Clinton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00311881 near Clinton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00311881. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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