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Fayetteville Rgnl, NC Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Fayetteville Rgnl, North Carolina has an average annual temperature of 63°F and a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 44.6". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

63°F (17°C)

Avg High

74°F

Avg Low

52°F

Annual Precip

44.6"

Comfort Score

87/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

87/100

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) 87.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fayetteville Rgnl area.

Warming context for Fayetteville Rgnl

Methodology

How 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.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 54°F (12°C) 34°F (1°C) 44°F (7°C)
February 58°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 47°F (8°C)
March 65°F (19°C) 42°F (6°C) 54°F (12°C)
April 75°F (24°C) 51°F (10°C) 63°F (17°C)
May 82°F (28°C) 60°F (15°C) 71°F (22°C)
June 89°F (31°C) 68°F (20°C) 78°F (26°C)
July 91°F (33°C) 72°F (22°C) 82°F (28°C)
August 89°F (32°C) 70°F (21°C) 80°F (27°C)
September 84°F (29°C) 65°F (18°C) 74°F (23°C)
October 75°F (24°C) 53°F (12°C) 64°F (18°C)
November 65°F (18°C) 42°F (6°C) 54°F (12°C)
December 57°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 47°F (8°C)

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

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)
January 60% 7.9
February 59% 8.3
March 59% 8.8
April 64% 8.2
May 67% 6.9
June 71% 6.5
July 73% 6.2
August 74% 6.3
September 73% 6.5
October 69% 6.6
November 67% 6.8
December 66% 7.1

Related Data

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.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Fayetteville Rgnl receives roughly 44.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 22 and the first fall freeze near November 13. For 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 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 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 87/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Fayetteville Rgnl?
Growing season data is not available for Fayetteville Rgnl.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Fayetteville Rgnl climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00093740. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093740. For informational purposes only.

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