Jacksonville, NC Climate


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Jacksonville, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-80s to low-90s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures typically range from the low-40s to mid-50s Fahrenheit. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with an average of about 44 inches per year. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with significant rainfall during late spring and early summer. Snowfall is rare but can occur from time to time during winter months. Overall, Jacksonville is a great place to enjoy pleasant weather all year round!

Jacksonville, North Carolina gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jacksonville averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Jacksonville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jacksonville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 32
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jacksonville is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

5.9 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Jacksonville, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJacksonville, North CarolinaUnited States
  55.5 in.38.1 in.
  1.5 in.27.8 in.
  118.6 days106.2 days
  214 days205 days
  89.4°85.8°
  32.0°21.7°
  7.47
  4.54.3
  13 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 Jacksonville with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Jacksonville, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jacksonville are May, October and April.
In Jacksonville, there are 35.8 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 Jacksonville with an average of 32.0°. This is warmer than most places in North Carolina.
In Jacksonville, there are 57.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.
In Jacksonville, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
Humidity in Jacksonville 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.
August is the wettest month in Jacksonville with 7.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 55.5 inches in Jacksonville means that it is wetter than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Jacksonville with 13.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.6 rainy days. There are 118.6 rainy days annually in Jacksonville, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Jacksonville means that it is less snowy than most places in North Carolina. December is the snowiest month in Jacksonville with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 7 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 8 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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