Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elizabeth City Cgas, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 229d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elizabeth City Cgas
Elizabeth City Cgas, 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
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 229 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elizabeth City Cgas) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Elizabeth City Cgas area.
How Elizabeth City Cgas compares to every U.S. city
Elizabeth City Cgas'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 Elizabeth City Cgas
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Elizabeth City Cgas'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 5.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
8.0 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
229 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,053
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,759
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elizabeth City Cgas's climate means for you
Elizabeth City Cgas runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 229 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,053 heating and 1,759 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: Elizabeth City Cgas, NC
An annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 52°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elizabeth City Cgas, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013786 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. Elizabeth City Cgas receives roughly 46.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 229 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 28 and the first fall freeze near November 12. For energy use, 3,053 heating degree days and 1,759 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elizabeth City Cgas scores 88/100 (Excellent), 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 Elizabeth City Cgas, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elizabeth City Cgas, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Elizabeth City Cgas get? ▼
Elizabeth City Cgas receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elizabeth City Cgas? ▼
Elizabeth City Cgas 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 Elizabeth City Cgas? ▼
Elizabeth City Cgas has approximately 229 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 28 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elizabeth City Cgas? ▼
Elizabeth City Cgas has 3,053 heating degree days and 1,759 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 Elizabeth City Cgas climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013786 near Elizabeth City Cgas.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013786. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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