Chimney Rock, NC Climate

Chimney Rock, NC has a mild climate year round, with average temperatures ranging between 50°F and 85°F. The area experiences warm summers with relatively high humidity levels, and cold winters with occasional snowfall. Springtime brings heavy rainfall to the area, while autumn is usually sunny and dry. Chimney Rock enjoys an abundance of sunshine throughout the year, with more than 220 days of clear skies annually. Visitors also enjoy taking advantage of low wind speeds throughout the year, making outdoor activities a pleasant experience for all.

Climate	Chimney Rock, North Carolina	United States
Rainfall		38.1

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.