Duplin County, NC Climate


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Duplin County, NC enjoys a warm, humid subtropical climate. The average temperatures in the summer months range from 73 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter months, they can dip down to 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with average rainfall amounts of around 47 inches per year. During the summer months there is an increased chance of thunderstorms and rain showers due to the higher humidity levels. Snowfall is rare, but does occur occasionally during the winter months. Overall, Duplin County's mild climate makes it an especially attractive location for outdoor activities and year-round enjoyment of its many natural attractions.

Duplin County, North Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Duplin County averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Duplin County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Duplin County 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 30
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Duplin County is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

6.2 Summer - 7 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Duplin County, while July and August 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 Duplin County with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Duplin County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Duplin County are May, October and April.
In Duplin County, 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 Duplin County with an average of 30.4°. This is warmer than most places in North Carolina.
In Duplin County, there are 66.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
In Duplin 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 Duplin 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.
August is the wettest month in Duplin County with 6.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.6 inches in Duplin County means that it is wetter than most places in North Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Duplin County with 12.1 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 112.7 rainy days annually in Duplin County, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.0 inches in Duplin County means that it is less snowy than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Duplin County with 0.9 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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