Vance County, NC has a humid subtropical climate typical for the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms, while winters are mild to cool, with occasional cold spells. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, averaging around 42 inches annually. Spring and fall bring pleasant temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit during winter months and typically does not reach over 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Vance County also experiences some snowfall each year, although only an inch or two accumulates on average.
Vance County, North Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Vance County averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Vance County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Vance County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year