Faison, NC enjoys a humid subtropical climate typical of other cities in the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures typically reaching into the low 90s, while winters tend to be mild with temperatures usually staying in the 40s or 50s. The area receives an average of 50 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of rain during the summer months. There is a moderate risk of tropical storms and hurricanes throughout the year due to Faison’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of, with an average annual snowfall of about two inches each year.
Faison, North Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Faison averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Faison. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Faison gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year