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United States / North Carolina / Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metro Area / Moore County / Pinehurst / Zip Codes
Pinehurst, NC has a humid subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and cool winters. Average temperatures in the summer can range from the upper 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit, while average winter temperatures range from the mid 30s to mid 50s Fahrenheit. The area experiences an average annual precipitation of 46 inches, with rain occurring most frequently between April and October. Snowfall is rare but does occur occasionally during the winter months.

Pinehurst, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pinehurst averages 3 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 Pinehurst. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pinehurst gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 30
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

6.6 Summer - 6.8 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Pinehurst, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePinehurst, North CarolinaUnited States
  46.8 in.38.1 in.
  2.6 in.27.8 in.
  109.4 days106.2 days
  213 days205 days
  90.0°85.8°
  29.7°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  525 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 Pinehurst with an average high temperature of 90.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Pinehurst, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pinehurst are May, September and April.
In Pinehurst, there are 44.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pinehurst with an average of 29.7°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Pinehurst, there are 68.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.8 inches in Pinehurst means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Pinehurst with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 109.4 rainy days annually in Pinehurst, which is about average compared to other 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 2.6 inches in Pinehurst means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Pinehurst with 1.6 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Christina · Aberdeen, NC
Native with Mixed feelings
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Kim · Pinehurst, NC
Culture & Recreation
Over 16 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Joyce · Pinehurst, NC
Medical facilities
Over 16 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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