Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New River Mcaf, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 56.5"
- Annual precip
- 238d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New River Mcaf
New River Mcaf, North Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 56.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 238 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
56.5"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New River Mcaf) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the New River Mcaf area.
How New River Mcaf compares to every U.S. city
New River Mcaf'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 New River Mcaf
MethodologyNew River Mcaf'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 | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 0.4" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 0.2" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 0.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
Snow: 0.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 6.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
August 7.5"
13.7 days with precipitation
September 7.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
238 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,497
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,022
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 7.9 | 35% | 26% |
| February | 65% | 8.3 | 35% | 25% |
| March | 64% | 8.7 | 36% | 23% |
| April | 70% | 8.2 | 33% | 19% |
| May | 74% | 7.0 | 28% | 17% |
| June | 76% | 6.3 | 30% | 13% |
| July | 79% | 5.8 | 26% | 16% |
| August | 78% | 6.6 | 30% | 16% |
| September | 77% | 6.5 | 33% | 18% |
| October | 74% | 6.6 | 41% | 20% |
| November | 71% | 6.7 | 42% | 18% |
| December | 70% | 7.1 | 41% | 23% |
What New River Mcaf's climate means for you
New River Mcaf runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 238 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,497 heating and 2,022 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: New River Mcaf, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe New River Mcaf, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093727, 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 New River Mcaf should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.5 inches, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 238 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 16. And on the energy front, 2,497 heating degree days and 2,022 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New River Mcaf 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 New River Mcaf, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in New River Mcaf, North Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does New River Mcaf get? ▼
New River Mcaf receives 56.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New River Mcaf? ▼
New River Mcaf 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 New River Mcaf? ▼
New River Mcaf has approximately 238 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 23 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New River Mcaf? ▼
New River Mcaf has 2,497 heating degree days and 2,022 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 New River Mcaf climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093727 near New River Mcaf.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093727. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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