Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Marshall, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 41.6"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Marshall
Marshall, North Carolina averages 54°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 41.6"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 173 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snow
25.6"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Plus 25.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Marshall) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Marshall area.
How Marshall compares to every U.S. city
Marshall's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Marshall
MethodologyMarshall's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 6.5" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8" | 6.6" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 4.3" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 0.8" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 0.1" | 6.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4" | 7.0" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 6.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 6.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
Snow: 4.3"
13.7 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 0.8"
12.3 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
13.5 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
Snow: 0.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 7.0"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,635
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
786
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Marshall's climate means for you
Marshall runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,635 heating and 786 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: Marshall, NC
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Marshall, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00315356 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Marshall averages 41.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 25.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 18. As for energy demand, 4,635 heating degree days and 786 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Marshall scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 Marshall, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Marshall, North Carolina is 54°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Marshall get? ▼
Marshall receives 41.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Marshall? ▼
Marshall has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Marshall? ▼
Marshall has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Marshall? ▼
Marshall has 4,635 heating degree days and 786 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 Marshall climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00315356 near Marshall.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00315356. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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