Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lumber Rvr SP, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 51.4"
- Annual precip
- 218d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lumber Rvr SP
Lumber Rvr SP, North Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 51.4"
- annual precipitation
- 218 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
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
51.4"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lumber Rvr SP) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lumber Rvr SP area.
How Lumber Rvr SP compares to every U.S. city
Lumber Rvr SP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lumber Rvr SP
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lumber Rvr SP, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
February 3.4"
March 3.9"
April 3.5"
May 4.1"
June 5.0"
July 5.0"
August 5.5"
September 6.4"
October 3.3"
November 3.5"
December 3.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
218 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,926
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,722
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lumber Rvr SP's climate means for you
Lumber Rvr SP runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 218 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,926 heating and 1,722 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: Lumber Rvr SP, NC
Based on station USC00315175 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Lumber Rvr SP, North Carolina averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lumber Rvr SP receives roughly 51.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 218 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 5. For energy use, 2,926 heating degree days and 1,722 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lumber Rvr SP scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lumber Rvr SP, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lumber Rvr SP, North Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Lumber Rvr SP get? ▼
Lumber Rvr SP receives 51.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lumber Rvr SP? ▼
Lumber Rvr SP has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lumber Rvr SP? ▼
Lumber Rvr SP has approximately 218 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lumber Rvr SP? ▼
Lumber Rvr SP has 2,926 heating degree days and 1,722 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 Lumber Rvr SP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00315175 near Lumber Rvr SP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00315175. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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