Lee County, NC has a humid subtropical climate with long and hot summers and mild winters. In summer, high temperatures typically range from the mid-80s F to the low 90s F (29 to 33 C). The average annual precipitation for Lee County is 49 inches (125 cm) with roughly equal amounts of rainfall throughout the year. Snowfall is relatively light, usually only occurring in small amounts once or twice a year. Humidity levels are also quite high due to the location’s proximity to the Atlantic Coast. Spring and fall are mild transition seasons in Lee County, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s F (14 C) into the 80s F (26 - 29 C).
Lee County, North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lee 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 Lee County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lee County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year