Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hofmann Forest, NC Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 60.3"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hofmann Forest
Hofmann Forest, North Carolina averages 60°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 60.3"
- annual precipitation
- 209 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 (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
60.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hofmann Forest) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hofmann Forest area.
How Hofmann Forest compares to every U.S. city
Hofmann Forest'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 Hofmann Forest
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hofmann Forest's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9" | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 8.5 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 5.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 6.8"
13.5 days with precipitation
August 7.2"
12.1 days with precipitation
September 8.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.0 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,117
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,454
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hofmann Forest's climate means for you
Hofmann Forest runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,117 heating and 1,454 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: Hofmann Forest, NC
Based on station USC00314144 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hofmann Forest, North Carolina averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hofmann Forest should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 60.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 3,117 heating degree days and 1,454 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hofmann Forest scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hofmann Forest, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hofmann Forest, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Hofmann Forest get? ▼
Hofmann Forest receives 60.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hofmann Forest? ▼
Hofmann Forest 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 Hofmann Forest? ▼
Hofmann Forest has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hofmann Forest? ▼
Hofmann Forest has 3,117 heating degree days and 1,454 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 Hofmann Forest climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00314144 near Hofmann Forest.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00314144. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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