Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fairfield, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 54.1"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fairfield
Fairfield, North Carolina averages 60°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 54.1"
- annual precipitation
- 211 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
54.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fairfield) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Fairfield area.
How Fairfield compares to every U.S. city
Fairfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fairfield
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Fairfield'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 | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.3"
February 3.1"
March 3.6"
April 3.5"
May 4.4"
June 5.2"
July 6.0"
August 6.5"
September 5.9"
October 3.9"
November 3.8"
December 3.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,298
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,571
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fairfield's climate means for you
Fairfield runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,298 heating and 1,571 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: Fairfield, NC
Based on station USC00312940 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Fairfield, North Carolina averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Fairfield should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 54.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 3,298 heating degree days and 1,571 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fairfield scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Fairfield, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fairfield, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Fairfield get? ▼
Fairfield receives 54.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fairfield? ▼
Fairfield has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fairfield? ▼
Fairfield has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fairfield? ▼
Fairfield has 3,298 heating degree days and 1,571 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 Fairfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00312940 near Fairfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00312940. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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