Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Grandfather Mtn, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 64.8"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Grandfather Mtn
Grandfather Mtn, North Carolina averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 64.8"
- annual precipitation
- 161 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
64.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
64.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Grandfather Mtn) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grandfather Mtn area.
How Grandfather Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Grandfather Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Grandfather Mtn
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Grandfather Mtn, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.9" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.0"
14.6 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
13.5 days with precipitation
March 5.4"
14.2 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 6.0"
15.2 days with precipitation
June 6.4"
15.8 days with precipitation
July 6.2"
16.3 days with precipitation
August 5.8"
15.8 days with precipitation
September 6.5"
12.4 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,455
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
103
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Grandfather Mtn's climate means for you
Grandfather Mtn runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,455 heating and 103 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: Grandfather Mtn, NC
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Grandfather Mtn, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00313565 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Grandfather Mtn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 64.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 13. And on the energy front, 6,455 heating degree days and 103 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Grandfather Mtn scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Grandfather Mtn, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Grandfather Mtn, North Carolina is 48°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Grandfather Mtn get? ▼
Grandfather Mtn receives 64.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Grandfather Mtn? ▼
Grandfather Mtn has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Grandfather Mtn? ▼
Grandfather Mtn has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Grandfather Mtn? ▼
Grandfather Mtn has 6,455 heating degree days and 103 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 Grandfather Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00313565 near Grandfather Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00313565. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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