Henrietta, NC Climate


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Henrietta, NC is known for having a mild climate throughout the year, with hot summers and cool winters. The average summer temperatures range from the low 80s to high 90s, while the winter months typically remain in the 40s and 50s. Rainfall is plentiful all year round, especially during the warmer months of April through October. Snowfall is relatively light during most winters, although there have been some heavier snowfalls over the years. Overall, Henrietta has a comfortable climate that allows for enjoyable outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Henrietta, North Carolina gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Henrietta. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Henrietta 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.3 Summer - 6.5 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Henrietta, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHenrietta, North CarolinaUnited States
  49.6 in.38.1 in.
  3.1 in.27.8 in.
  115.8 days106.2 days
  217 days205 days
  89.1°85.8°
  26.5°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  784 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 Henrietta with an average high temperature of 89.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Henrietta, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Henrietta are May, September and October.
In Henrietta, there are 35.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Henrietta with an average of 26.5°. This is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Henrietta, there are 87.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Henrietta, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
Humidity in Henrietta can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
March is the wettest month in Henrietta with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.6 inches in Henrietta means that it is wetter than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Henrietta with 11.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.3 rainy days. There are 115.8 rainy days annually in Henrietta, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.1 inches in Henrietta means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Henrietta with 1.4 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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