Morganton, NC has a humid subtropical climate which is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from mid-80s to low-90s with high humidity levels and occasional thunderstorms. Winters are generally mild, with occasional sleet and snow, and temperatures ranging from mid-30s to low-50s. Spring and fall are typically pleasant during the day with warm temperatures but can be cool at night.
Morganton, North Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Morganton averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Morganton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Morganton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year