McDonald, NC is known for its mild climate with cool winters and warm summers. Annual average temperatures range from highs of over 80°F in the summer months to lows of below freezing in the winter months. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, although thunderstorms can be more frequent during the summer months due to increased humidity levels. The area can also experience occasional snowfall during the winter months, but typically only for a few days at a time. Overall, McDonald has a pleasant climate that residents enjoy year-round.
McDonald, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
McDonald averages 1 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 McDonald. The US average is 205 sunny days.
McDonald gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year