Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Jefferson, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 51.0"
- Annual precip
- 154d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Jefferson
Jefferson, North Carolina averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 51.0"
- annual precipitation · 14" snow
- 154 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
51.0"
Annual Snow
14.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Plus 14.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jefferson) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Jefferson area.
How Jefferson compares to every U.S. city
Jefferson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Jefferson
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Jefferson, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9" | 4.3" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 3.3" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1" | 2.9" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 0.2" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0" | 3.7" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 4.3"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 3.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 2.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
Snow: 0.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 3.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
154 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,448
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
408
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Jefferson's climate means for you
Jefferson runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 154 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,448 heating and 408 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: Jefferson, NC
Based on station USC00314496 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Jefferson, North Carolina averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 39°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.
Jefferson averages 51.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 14.4 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 154 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 5,448 heating degree days and 408 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jefferson scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Jefferson, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Jefferson, North Carolina is 51°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Jefferson get? ▼
Jefferson receives 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jefferson? ▼
Jefferson has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jefferson? ▼
Jefferson has approximately 154 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jefferson? ▼
Jefferson has 5,448 heating degree days and 408 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 Jefferson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00314496 near Jefferson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00314496. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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