Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Murfreesboro, NC Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, 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
- 49.6"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 209 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
70°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snow
2.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Plus 2.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Murfreesboro) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Murfreesboro area.
How Murfreesboro compares to every U.S. city
Murfreesboro'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 Murfreesboro
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Murfreesboro, 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 0.6" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 0.4" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 1.6" | 18.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 0.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 0.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 5.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 5.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 1.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,717
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,386
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Murfreesboro's climate means for you
Murfreesboro runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,717 heating and 1,386 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: Murfreesboro, NC
An annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Murfreesboro, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00315996 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Murfreesboro sees about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 2.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near November 1. On the energy side, 3,717 heating degree days and 1,386 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Murfreesboro scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Murfreesboro, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Murfreesboro, North Carolina is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Murfreesboro get? ▼
Murfreesboro receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Murfreesboro? ▼
Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro? ▼
Murfreesboro has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Murfreesboro? ▼
Murfreesboro has 3,717 heating degree days and 1,386 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 Murfreesboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00315996 near Murfreesboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00315996. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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