Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Raeford, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 48.6"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Raeford
Raeford, North Carolina averages 60°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 48.6"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 214 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
48.6"
Annual Snow
2.8"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Plus 2.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Raeford) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Raeford area.
How Raeford compares to every U.S. city
Raeford's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Raeford
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Raeford, 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7" | 1.6" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.8" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5" | 0.4" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 1.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
Snow: 0.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 5.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 5.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 0.4"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,280
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,648
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Raeford's climate means for you
Raeford runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,280 heating and 1,648 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: Raeford, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Raeford, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00317056, 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 Raeford should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.6 inches, with 2.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 3. And on the energy front, 3,280 heating degree days and 1,648 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Raeford scores 93/100 (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 Raeford, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Raeford, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Raeford get? ▼
Raeford receives 48.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Raeford? ▼
Raeford has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Raeford? ▼
Raeford has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Raeford? ▼
Raeford has 3,280 heating degree days and 1,648 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 Raeford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00317056 near Raeford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00317056. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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