Jefferson, NC has a mild climate throughout the year with warm summers and cool winters. The temperatures range from an average high of 80°F in the summer months to an average low of 33°F in the winter. Rainfall is consistent throughout the year with May and October being the wettest months and July and August being the driest months. It experiences less precipitation than many other areas of North Carolina due to its location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains which provides some protection from wind and rain-bearing storms. The area enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout all seasons and rarely sees snowfall during the winter season.
Jefferson, North Carolina gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Jefferson averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Jefferson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Jefferson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year