Arapahoe, NC has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Summers are usually characterized by high temperatures and high humidity levels, while winters are generally cool to mild in nature. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with average annual precipitation hovering around 48 inches. The area is prone to hurricanes and other forms of severe weather due to its coastal location. It also experiences fairly frequent thunderstorms during the summer months that can cause flooding and strong winds.
Arapahoe, North Carolina gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Arapahoe averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Arapahoe. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Arapahoe gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 35
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year