Scotland Neck, NC Climate


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Scotland Neck, NC has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 77 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter months it averages around 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual average of 48 inches. The area experiences relatively low humidity during the summer months but during the winter it can be quite high. On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Scotland Neck, NC, providing plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities and exploration.

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

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

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Scotland Neck. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Scotland Neck gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 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 Scotland Neck is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

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

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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 Scotland Neck with an average high temperature of 89.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Scotland Neck, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Scotland Neck are May, September and October.
In Scotland Neck, there are 42.2 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 Scotland Neck with an average of 28.8°. This is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Scotland Neck, there are 75.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
In Scotland Neck, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.
Humidity in Scotland Neck 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.
September is the wettest month in Scotland Neck with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.9 inches in Scotland Neck means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Scotland Neck with 11.0 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.2 rainy days. There are 113.3 rainy days annually in Scotland Neck, which is rainier than most 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 2.8 inches in Scotland Neck means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Scotland Neck with 1.4 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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