South Rosemary, NC Climate


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South Rosemary, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average high temperature during the summer is in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (29-32°C), while the average low is in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (18-20°C). During the winter, temperatures are typically in the mid 40s to upper 50s Fahrenheit (7-15°C). Precipitation levels are relatively consistent throughout the year, with slight peaks during spring and autumn. Snowfall is rare in South Rosemary, but it does occur occasionally.

South Rosemary, North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Rosemary averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in South Rosemary. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Rosemary gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for South Rosemary is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7 Summer - 6.6 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in South Rosemary, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSouth Rosemary, North CarolinaUnited States
  45.8 in.38.1 in.
  3.5 in.27.8 in.
  107.1 days106.2 days
  208 days205 days
  89.5°85.8°
  29.8°21.7°
  7.57
  4.84.3
  223 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for South Rosemary with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In South Rosemary, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Rosemary are May, September and October.
In South Rosemary, there are 38.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for South Rosemary with an average of 29.8°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In South Rosemary, there are 67.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In South Rosemary, 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.
Humidity in South Rosemary can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
July is the wettest month in South Rosemary with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.8 inches in South Rosemary means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in South Rosemary with 10.1 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 107.1 rainy days annually in South Rosemary, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Summer 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 3.5 inches in South Rosemary means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in South Rosemary with 1.6 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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