The climate in 27829 Fountain, NC is characterized by humid and warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in the area is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with July being the hottest month of the year at an average of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and January being the coldest month with an average of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 48 inches of rainfall each year, most of which falls during the months June through August. Occasional snowfall occurs in winter months, although it does not usually accumulate to more than a few inches.
Fountain (zip 27829), North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fountain (zip 27829) 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 Fountain (zip 27829). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fountain (zip 27829) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 31
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year