Moore County, NC Climate


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Moore County, North Carolina is known for its temperate climate, with mild winters and hot summers. Average temperatures in the county generally range from highs in the mid-80s during the summer to lows in the mid-40s during the winter months. On average, Moore County receives around 51 inches of precipitation each year, which is slightly more than the state average. This precipitation usually comes in the form of rain and snow throughout all four seasons, but especially during late fall and early spring. As well as its mild temperatures and ample precipitation, Moore County benefits from a moderate amount of sunshine throughout most of the year.

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

Moore County averages 2 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 Moore County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Moore County 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 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Moore County 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 Moore County, 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 Moore County with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Moore County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Moore County are May, September and April.
In Moore County, there are 42.7 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 Moore County with an average of 29.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Moore County, there are 67.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Moore County, 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 Moore County 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.
July is the wettest month in Moore County with 5.2 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 Moore County means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Moore County with 11.0 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 109.2 rainy days annually in Moore County, 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 2.3 inches in Moore County means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Moore County with 1.4 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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