Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
High PT, NC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 220d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for High PT
High PT, North Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 220 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snow
1.9"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Plus 1.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (High PT) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the High PT area.
How High PT compares to every U.S. city
High PT's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for High PT
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for High PT 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 1.3" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 0.5" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 1.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
Snow: 0.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
220 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,120
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,711
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What High PT's climate means for you
High PT runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 220 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,120 heating and 1,711 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: High PT, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe High PT, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00314063, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, High PT averages 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 220 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 30 and the first fall freeze near November 5. Turning to energy use, 3,120 heating degree days and 1,711 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, High PT scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in High PT, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in High PT, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does High PT get? ▼
High PT receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for High PT? ▼
High PT has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in High PT? ▼
High PT has approximately 220 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 30 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in High PT? ▼
High PT has 3,120 heating degree days and 1,711 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 High PT climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00314063 near High PT.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00314063. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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