Zip 27924 (Colerain, NC) Climate

The climate in 27924 Colerain, NC is generally mild and temperate. It experiences cool winters with occasional snowfall and warm summers with high humidity. The average temperatures range from the low 30s during winter to the mid-80s during summer, with an average of 64°F (18°C) throughout the year. Precipitation is abundant in this area, receiving over 46 inches (117 cm) of rain annually. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms, particularly in the summer months, as well as strong winds throughout the year.

Colerain (zip 27924), North Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Colerain (zip 27924) averages 2 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 Colerain (zip 27924). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Colerain (zip 27924) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 31
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 27924 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

6.8 Summer - 6.8 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 27924 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Colerain, North Carolina	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	2.4 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	213 days	Unlock
	88.6°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.5	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	68 ft.	Unlock

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 27924 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In the 27924 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 27924 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 27924 zip code, there are 33.1 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 27924 zip code with an average of 30.6°. This is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

In the 27924 zip code, there are 64.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

In the 27924 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

Humidity in the 27924 zip code can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.

July is the wettest month in the 27924 zip code with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.6 inches in the 27924 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

July is the rainiest month in the 27924 zip code with 10.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 103.1 rainy days annually in the 27924 zip code, which is less rainy than most 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 2.4 inches in the 27924 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in the 27924 zip code with 0.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Colerain

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Colerain

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.