Onslow County, NC has a temperate climate that is slightly milder than the national average. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching highs of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and lows in the mid-70s. Winters tend to be cold but are generally not harsh as the temperatures rarely drop below freezing. The area enjoys four distinct seasons and boasts an average of 239 sunny days per year. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with light snowfall in winter months and heavy thunderstorms during the summer months.
Onslow County, North Carolina gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Onslow County averages 1 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 Onslow County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Onslow County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year