Jacksonville, NC (28540) has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures average around 85°F - 90°F while winter temperatures range in the mid 40’s - mid 50’s. Throughout the year there is an abundance of precipitation with an average of 47 inches per year. While Jacksonville does experience snowfall each winter, it is generally light and short-lived. Spring and summer months are known for thunderstorms which can bring heavy rainfall throughout the area.
Jacksonville (zip 28540), North Carolina gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Jacksonville (zip 28540) averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Jacksonville (zip 28540). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Jacksonville (zip 28540) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 32
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year