Polk County, NC has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter it generally stays between 25-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Generally speaking, the area receives a good amount of rainfall throughout the year, although there can be periods of drought during certain times of the year. In terms of snowfall, Polk County does not usually get large amounts of snow but when it does it usually only lasts for a few days at most.
Polk County, North Carolina gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Polk County averages 5 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 Polk County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Polk County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year