Smithfield, NC enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months is typically around 80°F (27°C), while winter temperatures average around 50°F (10°C). Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with snowfall being light to moderate in February and March. Overall, Smithfield has a comfortable climate that many find enjoyable.
Smithfield, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Smithfield averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Smithfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Smithfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 29
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year