New Bern, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city experiences an average of 50 inches of rain per year and temperatures rarely drop below freezing in the winter months. Summers are long and typically last from mid-May until late September with temperatures that can reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The city also experiences snowfall during the winter, though it is usually light and doesn't stay on the ground for very long.
New Bern, North Carolina gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Bern averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in New Bern. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Bern gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year