Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Flat Springs, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 49.0"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Flat Springs
Flat Springs, North Carolina averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 49.0"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 189 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
49.0"
Annual Snow
48.2"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.0"
Plus 48.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Flat Springs) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Flat Springs area.
How Flat Springs compares to every U.S. city
Flat Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Flat Springs
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Flat Springs'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 | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4" | 12.6" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7" | 11.2" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3" | 8.6" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6" | 0.9" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 1.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 3.2" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 10.7" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
Snow: 12.6"
16.9 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
Snow: 11.2"
15.1 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
Snow: 8.6"
15.2 days with precipitation
April 4.6"
Snow: 0.9"
13.6 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
16.7 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
13.2 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
15.0 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
14.4 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 1.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 3.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 10.7"
16.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,092
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
461
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Flat Springs's climate means for you
Flat Springs runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,092 heating and 461 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: Flat Springs, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Flat Springs, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00313072, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Flat Springs averages 49.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 48.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 24. As for energy demand, 5,092 heating degree days and 461 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Flat Springs scores 63/100 (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 Flat Springs, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Flat Springs, North Carolina is 52°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Flat Springs get? ▼
Flat Springs receives 49.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 48.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Flat Springs? ▼
Flat Springs has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Flat Springs? ▼
Flat Springs has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Flat Springs? ▼
Flat Springs has 5,092 heating degree days and 461 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 Flat Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00313072 near Flat Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00313072. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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