Pittsboro, NC Climate


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Pittsboro, NC is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, which is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summers are usually long with temperatures often reaching the upper 80s and 90s, while winters are generally short and cool with temperatures rarely below freezing. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, with an average of around four inches per month. The area experiences relatively mild storms during spring and summer months as well. Pittsboro is also a great place to enjoy outdoor activities due to its generally mild climate all year round.

Pittsboro, North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Pittsboro. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pittsboro gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 29
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

6.9 Summer - 6.7 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Pittsboro, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePittsboro, North CarolinaUnited States
  46.4 in.38.1 in.
  2.9 in.27.8 in.
  111.9 days106.2 days
  216 days205 days
  89.4°85.8°
  29.4°21.7°
  7.57
  4.64.3
  407 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 Pittsboro with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Pittsboro, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pittsboro are May, September and October.
In Pittsboro, there are 40.5 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 Pittsboro with an average of 29.4°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Pittsboro, there are 73.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.4 inches in Pittsboro means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Pittsboro with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.6 rainy days. There are 111.9 rainy days annually in Pittsboro, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.9 inches in Pittsboro means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Pittsboro with 1.7 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 3 years ago

The town has a great library, parks, history museum and lots of community involvement. Fantastic access to UNC and Duke healthcare. The school system is excellent  More

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I lived in Pittsboro for 12 years. The topography is beautiful, rolling green hills. The weather is ok with occasional snow, but mostly mild climate. It can get  More

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Over 9 years ago

Pittsboro is a great place to live and raise a family. Easily accessible to the triangle and surrounding areas. Many local businesses to frequent. Downside is that  More

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