Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tapoco, NC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 56.1"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tapoco
Tapoco, North Carolina averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 56.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 193 days
- frost-free growing season
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
68°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
56.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tapoco) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Tapoco area.
How Tapoco compares to every U.S. city
Tapoco's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tapoco
MethodologyZooming out from Tapoco's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9" | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
11.8 days with precipitation
March 5.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
13.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 5.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,920
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
943
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tapoco's climate means for you
Tapoco runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,920 heating and 943 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: Tapoco, NC
In Tapoco, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00318492, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Tapoco sees about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 27. On the energy side, 3,920 heating degree days and 943 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tapoco scores 68/100 (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 Tapoco, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tapoco, North Carolina is 57°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Tapoco get? ▼
Tapoco receives 56.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tapoco? ▼
Tapoco has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tapoco? ▼
Tapoco has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tapoco? ▼
Tapoco has 3,920 heating degree days and 943 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 Tapoco climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00318492 near Tapoco.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00318492. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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