Lenoir, NC County has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The average high temperature during the summer months is in the upper 80s, while the average low during the winter months is in the mid-40s. The area receives an average of 49 inches of rain per year with snowfall typically occurring between December and March. Humidity levels are generally high throughout the year, providing relief from the hot summer days. Lenoir, NC County also has an extended growing season due to its location in the foothills region of North Carolina.
Lenoir County, North Carolina gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lenoir 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 Lenoir County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lenoir 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 32
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year