Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Statesville, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 46.6"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Statesville
Statesville, North Carolina averages 57°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 46.6"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 192 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Annual Snow
4.9"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Plus 4.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Statesville) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Statesville area.
How Statesville compares to every U.S. city
Statesville'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Statesville
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Statesville, 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7" | 2.4" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2" | 0.8" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.4" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 4.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9" | 1.3" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 2.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 0.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 0.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 4.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
Snow: 1.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,994
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,257
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Statesville's climate means for you
Statesville runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,994 heating and 1,257 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: Statesville, NC
In Statesville, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00318292, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Statesville should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.6 inches, with 4.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 192 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 3,994 heating degree days and 1,257 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Statesville 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 Statesville, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Statesville, North Carolina is 57°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Statesville get? ▼
Statesville receives 46.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Statesville? ▼
Statesville 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 Statesville? ▼
Statesville has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Statesville? ▼
Statesville has 3,994 heating degree days and 1,257 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 Statesville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00318292 near Statesville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00318292. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.