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Bethesda, MD vs High Point, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in High Point. Bethesda averages 197 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

High Point, North Carolina gets 44.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Bethesda, Maryland gets 42.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

High Point averages 4.8 inches of snow per year. Bethesda averages 17.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

High Point, North Carolina
Summer High:
the July high is around 88.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.8
Rain: averages 44.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.8 inches of snow a year

Bethesda, Maryland
Summer High:
the July high is around 86.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25.3
Rain: averages 42.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
High Point

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for High Point is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.6 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in High Point, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Bethesda

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bethesda is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.3 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Bethesda, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Bethesda, MD

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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightChance Showers And Thunderstorms55° / 62°N 6 mph
Friday NightIsolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy47° / 71°NW 6 to 9 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy53° / 76°W 2 to 8 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy56° / 74°NE 5 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers60° / 72°SE 3 to 8 mph
Tuesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 77°E 5 to 8 mph
Wednesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms65° / 82°E 2 to 6 mph
Today's Weather - High Point, NC

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Chance Light Rain

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DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightChance Light Rain59° / 78°SW 5 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy49° / 71°N 6 to 9 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy53° / 71°E 3 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Light Rain56° / 67°E 7 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms62° / 73°E 9 mph
Tuesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms62° / 77°SE 3 to 8 mph
Wednesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 85°W 2 to 6 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthBethesda, MDHigh Point, NC
January42° / 25°50° / 30°
February46° / 28°54° / 33°
March55° / 35°63° / 39°
April66° / 44°72° / 47°
May74° / 54°79° / 56°
June83° / 63°86° / 65°
July87° / 68°89° / 69°
August85° / 67°87° / 68°
September78° / 59°81° / 60°
October67° / 47°72° / 49°
November57° / 38°62° / 40°
December46° / 29°52° / 32°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Bethesda / High Point
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 023 / 199 / 103 / 1
February0 / 020 / 149 / 92 / 1
March0 / 013 / 710 / 101 / 0
April0 / 02 / 110 / 100 / 0
May1 / 10 / 012 / 100 / 0
June5 / 80 / 010 / 100 / 0
July10 / 130 / 010 / 110 / 0
August6 / 100 / 08 / 90 / 0
September2 / 30 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 01 / 18 / 70 / 0
November0 / 08 / 79 / 80 / 0
December0 / 020 / 1710 / 101 / 0
July is the hottest month for Bethesda with an average high temperature of 86.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Maryland. In Bethesda, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bethesda are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for High Point with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In High Point, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for High Point are May, September and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bethesda with an average of 25.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for High Point with an average of 29.8°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Bethesda, there are 23.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

In High Point, there are 34.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.

In Bethesda, there are 87.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

In High Point, there are 65.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Bethesda, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

In High Point, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

May is the wettest month in Bethesda with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.7 inches in Bethesda means that it is drier than most places in Maryland.


July is the wettest month in High Point with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.6 inches in High Point means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

May is the rainiest month in Bethesda with 11.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 113.9 rainy days annually in Bethesda, which is about average compared to other places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in High Point with 10.9 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 111.2 rainy days annually in High Point, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 17.2 inches in Bethesda means that it is snowier than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 4.8 inches in High Point means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
January is the snowiest month in Bethesda with 6.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in High Point with 2.4 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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