Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg 2 stations
Roanoke Rapids, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 230d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 230 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Roanoke Rapids) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Roanoke Rapids area.
How Roanoke Rapids compares to every U.S. city
Roanoke Rapids's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Roanoke Rapids
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Roanoke Rapids, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | N/A | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
230 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,256
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,669
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Roanoke Rapids's climate means for you
Roanoke Rapids runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 230 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,256 heating and 1,669 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: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Based on 2 weather stations feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina averages 61°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Roanoke Rapids averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 230 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 27 and the first fall freeze near November 12. Turning to energy use, 3,256 heating degree days and 1,669 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Roanoke Rapids scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Roanoke Rapids, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Roanoke Rapids get? ▼
Roanoke Rapids receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Roanoke Rapids? ▼
Roanoke Rapids has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
Roanoke Rapids has approximately 230 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 27 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
Roanoke Rapids has 3,256 heating degree days and 1,669 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 Roanoke Rapids climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Roanoke Rapids.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093781. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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