Salisbury, NC has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from 80-90°F (26-32°C) while winter temperatures can reach as low as 30°F (-1°C). This area of North Carolina experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, with an average of 47 inches annually. Snowfall is rare but does occur from time to time. Salisbury's location between the Atlantic coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a comfortable climate for those living in the area.
Salisbury, North Carolina gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salisbury averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Salisbury. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salisbury gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 26
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year