Mount Airy, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and generally mild winters. July is the hottest month of the year, when temperatures can reach up to 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures in Mount Airy rarely drop below freezing, but snowfall is not uncommon during the winter months. The area usually sees an annual precipitation of around 40 inches, mostly concentrated in the late spring and early summer months. Breezes off the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains provide some cooling for this area, making it a great place to enjoy warm weather with a comfortable breeze.
Mount Airy, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mount Airy averages 8 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 Mount Airy. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mount Airy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year