Climate in Zip 28097 (Locust, NC)

The climate in 28097 Locust, NC is generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from an average low of around 50°F in the winter to an average high of around 90°F in the summer. The area usually receives between 47-50 inches of rainfall per year, with snowfall being rare in most years. Humidity levels tend to stay fairly high throughout the year, making it a great choice for those looking for warmer climates.

Locust (zip 28097), North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Locust (zip 28097) averages 3 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 Locust (zip 28097). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Locust (zip 28097) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 28097 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in the 28097 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

July is the hottest month for the 28097 zip code with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In the 28097 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 28097 zip code are May, September and October.

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In the 28097 zip code, there are 42.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 28097 zip code with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

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In the 28097 zip code, there are 66.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

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In the 28097 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.

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Humidity in the 28097 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.

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July is the wettest month in the 28097 zip code with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.3 inches in the 28097 zip code means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

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July is the rainiest month in the 28097 zip code with 9.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 101.4 rainy days annually in the 28097 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

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An annual snowfall of 2.8 inches in the 28097 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in the 28097 zip code with 1.3 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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