Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Haw Rvr, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 47.2"
- Annual precip
- 213d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Haw Rvr
Haw Rvr, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 47.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 213 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
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
47.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Haw Rvr) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Haw Rvr area.
How Haw Rvr compares to every U.S. city
Haw Rvr'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 Haw Rvr
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Haw Rvr captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
February 3.0"
March 4.1"
April 4.1"
May 3.8"
June 4.8"
July 4.3"
August 4.4"
September 4.9"
October 3.5"
November 3.4"
December 3.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
213 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,552
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,593
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Haw Rvr's climate means for you
Haw Rvr runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 213 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,552 heating and 1,593 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: Haw Rvr, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Haw Rvr, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00313919, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Haw Rvr averages 47.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 213 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 3. Turning to energy use, 3,552 heating degree days and 1,593 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Haw Rvr 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 Haw Rvr, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Haw Rvr, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Haw Rvr get? ▼
Haw Rvr receives 47.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Haw Rvr? ▼
Haw Rvr 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 Haw Rvr? ▼
Haw Rvr has approximately 213 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Haw Rvr? ▼
Haw Rvr has 3,552 heating degree days and 1,593 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 Haw Rvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00313919 near Haw Rvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00313919. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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