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United States / North Carolina / Henderson Metro Area / Vance County / Henderson / Zip Codes
Henderson, NC is situated in a humid subtropical climate zone which is characterized by hot and humid summers as well as generally mild winters. The city experiences an average of 204 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities. Average summer temperatures range from the mid 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures generally range from the low 40s to mid 50s Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages 41 inches per year with snowfall occurring only occasionally. Henderson enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year and provides a great environment for residents to enjoy!

Henderson, North Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Henderson averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Henderson. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Henderson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Henderson is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 Summer - 6.4 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Henderson, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHenderson, North CarolinaUnited States
  45.0 in.38.1 in.
  2.9 in.27.8 in.
  104.8 days106.2 days
  221 days205 days
  88.7°85.8°
  26.3°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  505 ft.2443 ft.
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.

July is the hottest month for Henderson with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In Henderson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Henderson are May, September and June.
In Henderson, there are 33.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Henderson with an average of 26.3°. This is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Henderson, there are 89.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Henderson, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Henderson during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in Henderson.
July is the wettest month in Henderson with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.0 inches in Henderson means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Henderson with 9.9 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 104.8 rainy days annually in Henderson, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.9 inches in Henderson means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Henderson with 1.3 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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