Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Louisburg, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 201d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Louisburg
Louisburg, North Carolina averages 59°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 201 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snow
1.7"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Plus 1.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Louisburg) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Louisburg area.
How Louisburg compares to every U.S. city
Louisburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Louisburg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Louisburg, 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 0.9" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 0.4" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 0.2" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.8 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 0.2" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 0.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 0.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.2"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 5.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 4.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 0.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
201 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,647
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,545
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Louisburg's climate means for you
Louisburg runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 201 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,647 heating and 1,545 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: Louisburg, NC
Based on station USC00315123 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Louisburg, North Carolina averages 59°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 47°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 Louisburg should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.3 inches, with 1.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 201 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 29. And on the energy front, 3,647 heating degree days and 1,545 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Louisburg scores 83/100 (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 Louisburg, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Louisburg, North Carolina is 59°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Louisburg get? ▼
Louisburg receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Louisburg? ▼
Louisburg has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Louisburg? ▼
Louisburg has approximately 201 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Louisburg? ▼
Louisburg has 3,647 heating degree days and 1,545 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 Louisburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00315123 near Louisburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00315123. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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