Troy, NC Climate


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Troy, NC has a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures range from highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit to lows in the 70s. During the winter months, daytime temperatures can range from highs in the 60s to lows in the 20s. The area typically receives an average of 47 inches of rain each year, with more rain occurring during the summer months than any other time of year. Snowfall is minimal, generally only occurring once or twice a year.

Troy, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Troy averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Troy. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Troy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 30
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.1 Summer - 6.7 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Troy, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTroy, North CarolinaUnited States
  46.9 in.38.1 in.
  3.1 in.27.8 in.
  109.8 days106.2 days
  218 days205 days
  88.5°85.8°
  30.1°21.7°
  7.67
  4.84.3
  656 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 Troy with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In Troy, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Troy are May, September and October.
In Troy, there are 32.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Troy with an average of 30.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Troy, there are 63.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.
In Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.9 inches in Troy means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Troy with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.2 rainy days. There are 109.8 rainy days annually in Troy, 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 3.1 inches in Troy means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Troy with 1.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I have lived in Troy all of my life. Yes, it is indeed a very small town with very limited resources but we have a lot heart, character, and pride.   More

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