Zip 28601 (Hickory, NC) Climate

The climate in 28601 Hickory, NC is generally mild and humid throughout the year. Temperatures typically range from the mid-40s to mid-80s, with occasional heat waves during the summer months. The area receives approximately 47 inches of rain annually, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. Winters can be cold and snowy at times, although not usually severe enough for snow to stay on the ground for long periods of time. Humidity levels are usually moderate to high, depending on winds and temperatures. Overall, Hickory experiences a pleasant climate that's suitable for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Hickory (zip 28601), North Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hickory (zip 28601) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Hickory (zip 28601). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hickory (zip 28601) 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 28601 zip code is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.6 Summer - 6.5 Winter

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the 28601 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 28601 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In the 28601 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 28601 zip code are May, September and June.

In the 28601 zip code, there are 27.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 28601 zip code with an average of 28.8°. This is colder than most places in North Carolina.

In the 28601 zip code, there are 71.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In the 28601 zip code, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the 28601 zip code during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the 28601 zip code.

July is the wettest month in the 28601 zip code with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.2 inches in the 28601 zip code means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

July is the rainiest month in the 28601 zip code with 11.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 112.4 rainy days annually in the 28601 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.8 inches in the 28601 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in the 28601 zip code with 2.1 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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