Alexander County, NC has a mild climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the high 80s to low 90s, while winters generally have temperatures between the mid-30s and mid-50s. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of around 50 inches per year. Snowfall is relatively light but can occasionally reach up to 8 inches or more during periods of colder weather. During spring months, thunderstorms are common in Alexander County, making for some pleasant days as well as some wet ones.
Alexander County, North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alexander County averages 5 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 Alexander County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alexander County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 28
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year