Morrisville, NC Climate


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The climate in Morrisville, NC is generally mild and pleasant throughout the year, with hot summers and cool winters. The average summer temperature is usually around 80°F (27°C), while the average winter temperature is typically around 40°F (4°C). In spring and fall, temperatures are often in the mid-60s. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with a total average of 45 inches of precipitation annually. Snowfall is rare but can occur sporadically during winter months. Overall, Morrisville enjoys a temperate climate perfect for many outdoor activities all year round.

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

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

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Morrisville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Morrisville 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 89 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 Morrisville is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

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

  ClimateMorrisville, North CarolinaUnited States
  45.6 in.38.1 in.
  4.2 in.27.8 in.
  107.2 days106.2 days
  221 days205 days
  89.0°85.8°
  30.0°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  302 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 Morrisville with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Morrisville, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Morrisville are May, September and October.
In Morrisville, there are 37.9 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 Morrisville with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Morrisville, there are 65.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Morrisville, 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 Morrisville 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 Morrisville with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.6 inches in Morrisville means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Morrisville with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 107.2 rainy days annually in Morrisville, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.2 inches in Morrisville means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Morrisville with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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i stayed with a friend for two years... i am planning on moving there myself..such a nice place.. i am from Ny..i am going back to "Morrisville North Carolina"!!!  More

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Right in the heart of the Triangle in NC. Housing is nice. The community is nice. Very safe place to live  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have been living in Morrisville for close to a year now and we absolutely love this nice little town! The parks and aquatics+fitness center are nicely maintained. The  More

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