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Rural Hall, NC Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Rural Hall, North Carolina has an average annual temperature of 57°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals N/A. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

57°F (14°C)

Avg High

68°F

Avg Low

47°F

Annual Precip

N/A

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

57°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

N/A

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rural Hall) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rural Hall area.

Warming context for Rural Hall

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rural Hall captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 48°F (9°C) 28°F (-2°C) 38°F (3°C)
February 51°F (11°C) 30°F (-1°C) 41°F (5°C)
March 59°F (15°C) 36°F (2°C) 48°F (9°C)
April 69°F (21°C) 45°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)
May 77°F (25°C) 54°F (12°C) 65°F (19°C)
June 84°F (29°C) 63°F (17°C) 73°F (23°C)
July 87°F (31°C) 67°F (19°C) 77°F (25°C)
August 85°F (29°C) 65°F (18°C) 75°F (24°C)
September 79°F (26°C) 59°F (15°C) 69°F (21°C)
October 69°F (20°C) 47°F (8°C) 58°F (14°C)
November 59°F (15°C) 37°F (3°C) 48°F (9°C)
December 50°F (10°C) 31°F (0°C) 41°F (5°C)

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

October 31

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 6

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,956

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,216

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Rural Hall, NC

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rural Hall, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00317548, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rural Hall receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 3,956 heating degree days and 1,216 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rural Hall scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Rural Hall, NC?
The average annual temperature in Rural Hall, North Carolina is 57°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Rural Hall get?
Rural Hall receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rural Hall?
Rural Hall has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Rural Hall?
Growing season data is not available for Rural Hall.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rural Hall?
Rural Hall has 3,956 heating degree days and 1,216 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Rural Hall climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00317548. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00317548. For informational purposes only.

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