Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg 2 stations
Monroe, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 37.9"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monroe
Monroe, North Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 37.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 219 days
- frost-free growing season
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
72°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monroe) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Monroe area.
How Monroe compares to every U.S. city
Monroe's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Monroe
MethodologyZooming out from Monroe's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8" | N/A | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2" | N/A | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7" | N/A | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | N/A | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2" | N/A | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 13.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,061
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,715
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Monroe's climate means for you
Monroe runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,061 heating and 1,715 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: Monroe, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Monroe, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Monroe should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 37.9 inches, with seasonal snowfall possible. The frost-free season averages 219 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 5. And on the energy front, 3,061 heating degree days and 1,715 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monroe scores 88/100 (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 Monroe, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monroe, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Monroe get? ▼
Monroe receives 37.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monroe? ▼
Monroe has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Monroe? ▼
Monroe has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monroe? ▼
Monroe has 3,061 heating degree days and 1,715 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 Monroe climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Monroe.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053872. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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