The climate in the New Bern, NC Metro area is generally mild and temperate. During the summer months, temperatures rise to an average of 79 degrees Fahrenheit while dropping to a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months. The area receives an average of 43 inches of rainfall each year, providing plenty of moisture for grass and vegetation growth. In addition, there is minimal snowfall throughout the cooler months with only 2-3 inches on average. Although thunderstorms can be common during certain times of the year, the area rarely sees extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes or blizzards.
New Bern Metro Area, North Carolina gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Bern Metro Area averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in New Bern Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Bern Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 34
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year