Henderson County has a humid subtropical climate typical of North Carolina. Winters are cool and short, with occasional snowfall. The average high temperature in January is around 50°F with lows reaching into the 20s overnight. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 90°F during the day and dropping to the mid-60s at night. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with most months receiving over 3 inches of rain on average. Snowfall amounts vary seasonally, with an average of 5 inches per season falling in Henderson County.
Henderson County, North Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Henderson County averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Henderson County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Henderson County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year