Murphy, NC has a humid subtropical climate that is characterized by hot and humid summers and generally mild winters. The average annual temperature in Murphy is around 57°F (14°C). During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 95°F (35°C), while winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year in Murphy, with an average of 45 inches (114 cm) per year. The region typically receives the most rainfall during the spring season, with some years seeing up to 70 inches (178 cm).
Murphy, North Carolina gets 60 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Murphy averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Murphy. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Murphy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 60 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year