The Rocky Mount, NC Metro Area has a generally mild climate with hot and humid summers and cool to cold winters. Average high temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-80s to the low 90s (Fahrenheit) while average lows range from the upper 50s to lower 70s. Winters are typically wetter than summers and bring average highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and lows in the lower 30s. Precipitation is generally evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual average of around 47 inches of rainfall. Overall, Rocky Mount enjoys a mild climate that is comfortable for outdoor activities most of the year.
Rocky Mount Metro Area, North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rocky Mount Metro Area averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Rocky Mount Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rocky Mount Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 30
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year