Speed, NC has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters. Average temperatures in the summertime range from 74°F (23°C) to 88°F (31°C), while winter temperatures range from 33°F (0.5°C) to 59°F (15°C). The area is known for its high humidity levels throughout the year. The area receives an average of 43 inches of rain annually, though some parts of Speed have seen higher levels of precipitation. Thunderstorms are common during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is rare, but it does happen occasionally during the winter months.
Speed, North Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Speed averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Speed. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Speed 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 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year