Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lewiston, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 49.5"
- Annual precip
- 223d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lewiston
Lewiston, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 49.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 223 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
71°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lewiston) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lewiston area.
How Lewiston compares to every U.S. city
Lewiston'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 Lewiston
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lewiston, 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 | 51°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7" | 0.3" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 0.3" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 0.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 0.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 5.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
223 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,145
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,754
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lewiston's climate means for you
Lewiston runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 223 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,145 heating and 1,754 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: Lewiston, NC
Lewiston, North Carolina runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 51°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00314962, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Lewiston averages 49.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 223 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 29 and the first fall freeze near November 7. Turning to energy use, 3,145 heating degree days and 1,754 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lewiston scores 93/100 (Excellent), 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 Lewiston, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lewiston, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Lewiston get? ▼
Lewiston receives 49.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lewiston? ▼
Lewiston 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 Lewiston? ▼
Lewiston has approximately 223 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 29 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lewiston? ▼
Lewiston has 3,145 heating degree days and 1,754 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 Lewiston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00314962 near Lewiston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00314962. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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