Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Garner, NC Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 50.7"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Garner
Garner, North Carolina averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 50.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 214 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
50.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Garner) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Garner area.
How Garner compares to every U.S. city
Garner's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Garner
MethodologyZooming out from Garner's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
February 3.1"
March 4.2"
April 4.1"
May 4.0"
June 4.8"
July 5.3"
August 4.8"
September 5.6"
October 3.6"
November 3.6"
December 3.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,636
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,341
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Garner's climate means for you
Garner runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,636 heating and 1,341 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: Garner, NC
In Garner, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00313238, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Garner should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 50.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 3,636 heating degree days and 1,341 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Garner scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Garner, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Garner, North Carolina is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Garner get? ▼
Garner receives 50.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Garner? ▼
Garner has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Garner? ▼
Garner has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Garner? ▼
Garner has 3,636 heating degree days and 1,341 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 Garner climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00313238 near Garner.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00313238. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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