Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Greensboro Wtp, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 45.9"
- Annual precip
- 217d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Greensboro Wtp
Greensboro Wtp, North Carolina averages 60°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.9"
- annual precipitation
- 217 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
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
45.9"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Greensboro Wtp) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Greensboro Wtp area.
How Greensboro Wtp compares to every U.S. city
Greensboro Wtp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Greensboro Wtp
MethodologyZooming out from Greensboro Wtp'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 | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
217 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,438
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,567
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Greensboro Wtp's climate means for you
Greensboro Wtp runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 217 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,438 heating and 1,567 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: Greensboro Wtp, NC
Based on station USC00313625 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Greensboro Wtp, North Carolina averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Greensboro Wtp averages 45.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 217 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 4. Turning to energy use, 3,438 heating degree days and 1,567 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Greensboro Wtp scores 78/100 (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 Greensboro Wtp, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Greensboro Wtp, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Greensboro Wtp get? ▼
Greensboro Wtp receives 45.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Greensboro Wtp? ▼
Greensboro Wtp has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Greensboro Wtp? ▼
Greensboro Wtp has approximately 217 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Greensboro Wtp? ▼
Greensboro Wtp has 3,438 heating degree days and 1,567 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 Greensboro Wtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00313625 near Greensboro Wtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00313625. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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