Bethlehem, NC has a climate typical of the mid-Atlantic states in the United States, with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching an average maximum of 88°F in July and August. Winters can be cold, with temperatures occasionally dropping into the low 20s°F. Spring brings warm temperatures and plenty of rain, while fall is mild and dry. Overall, Bethlehem enjoys a temperate climate that makes it a great place to live year round.
Bethlehem, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bethlehem averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Bethlehem. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bethlehem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year