Cherokee, NC County has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the 90s, and there is typically high humidity with rainstorms common. Winters are mild with less rain but occasional snowfall in the mountains. Spring and fall are generally pleasant and mild with some occasional rain periods. Overall the climate of Cherokee, NC County is warm and comfortable all year round making it a great place to visit or live!
Cherokee County, North Carolina gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cherokee County averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Cherokee County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cherokee County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 64 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year