The Forest City, NC Metro Area has a humid subtropical climate, meaning it experiences hot and humid summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually range in the mid-90s Fahrenheit with humidity levels reaching upwards of 80%, while winter brings temperatures in the 40s and occasional snowfall. Rainfall is generally consistent throughout the year, allowing for lush vegetation both native and cultivated. The area also experiences average wind speeds ranging between 5-7 miles per hour year round.
Forest City Metro Area, North Carolina gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Forest City Metro Area averages 4 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 Forest City Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Forest City Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 27
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year