Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fayetteville Rgnl, NC Climate
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- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 44.6"
- Annual precip
- 236d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fayetteville Rgnl
Fayetteville Rgnl, North Carolina averages 63°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 44.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 236 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
44.6"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fayetteville Rgnl) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fayetteville Rgnl area.
How Fayetteville Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Fayetteville Rgnl'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 Fayetteville Rgnl
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Fayetteville Rgnl 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 5.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 4.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
236 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,734
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,050
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 | 60% | 7.9 | 61% | 22% |
| February | 59% | 8.3 | 58% | 21% |
| March | 59% | 8.8 | 56% | 21% |
| April | 64% | 8.2 | 54% | 16% |
| May | 67% | 6.9 | 50% | 13% |
| June | 71% | 6.5 | 53% | 7% |
| July | 73% | 6.2 | 51% | 10% |
| August | 74% | 6.3 | 53% | 14% |
| September | 73% | 6.5 | 60% | 15% |
| October | 69% | 6.6 | 62% | 18% |
| November | 67% | 6.8 | 62% | 16% |
| December | 66% | 7.1 | 61% | 21% |
What Fayetteville Rgnl's climate means for you
Fayetteville Rgnl runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 236 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,734 heating and 2,050 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: Fayetteville Rgnl, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Fayetteville Rgnl, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093740, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Fayetteville Rgnl averages 44.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 236 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 22 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 2,734 heating degree days and 2,050 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fayetteville Rgnl 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 Fayetteville Rgnl, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fayetteville Rgnl, North Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Fayetteville Rgnl get? ▼
Fayetteville Rgnl receives 44.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fayetteville Rgnl? ▼
Fayetteville Rgnl 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 Fayetteville Rgnl? ▼
Fayetteville Rgnl has approximately 236 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 22 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fayetteville Rgnl? ▼
Fayetteville Rgnl has 2,734 heating degree days and 2,050 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 Fayetteville Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093740 near Fayetteville Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093740. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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