Hamilton, NC is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and enjoys a mild climate year round. Summers are usually warm with temperatures ranging between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are generally cool with temperatures staying around 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, averaging over 43 inches annually. Hamilton also experiences low levels of humidity due to its inland location and elevation, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year long.
Hamilton, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hamilton averages 2 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 Hamilton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hamilton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year