Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Surf City, NC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 232d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Surf City
Surf City, North Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 232 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Surf City) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Surf City area.
How Surf City compares to every U.S. city
Surf City'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 Surf City
MethodologySurf City'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 12.1 | 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 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
232 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,771
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,745
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Surf City's climate means for you
Surf City runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 232 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,771 heating and 1,745 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: Surf City, NC
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 52°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Surf City, North Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00318380 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Surf City 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 232 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 2,771 heating degree days and 1,745 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Surf City scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Surf City, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Surf City, North Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Surf City get? ▼
Surf City receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Surf City? ▼
Surf City 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 Surf City? ▼
Surf City has approximately 232 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Surf City? ▼
Surf City has 2,771 heating degree days and 1,745 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 Surf City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00318380 near Surf City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00318380. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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