What is the climate for Raleigh?

The climate of Raleigh, North Carolina is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa). Summers are typically hot and humid with an average July temperature of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F). Nights are usually mild with an average low of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in July. Winters are generally mild with an average January temperature of 4.0 °C (39.2 °F) and with the coldest nights averaging -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). Snowfall is infrequent, averaging only 7.9 cm (3.1 in) per year, but on occasion the city can get hit with major snowstorms that can exceed 25 cm (10 in). Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year in Raleigh with an annual average of 110 centimetres (44 in).

Here is a summary of the monthly average temperatures and precipitation amounts:

. Jan: Avg. Temp.4.0 °C (39.2 °F); Precipitation 8.6 cm (3.4 in)

b. Feb: Avg. Temp. 6.8 °C (44.2 °F); Precipitation 8.9 cm (3.5 in)

c. Mar: Avg. Temp.11.5 °C (52.7 °F); Precipitation 9.9 cm (3.9 in)

d. Apr: Avg. Temp. 16.6 °C (61.9 °F); Precipitation 8.1 cm (3.2 in)

e. May: Avg. Temp. 21.5 °C (70.7 °F); Precipitation 8.9 cm (3.5 in)

f. Jun: Avg. Temp. 25.3 °C (77.5 °F); Precipitation 9.7 cm (3.8 in)

g. Jul: Avg. Temp. 25.7 °C (78.3 °F); Precipitation 11.9 cm (4.7 in)

h. Aug: Avg. Temp.24.9 °C (76.8 °F); Precipitation 10.4 cm (4.1 in)

i. Sep: Avg. Temp.21.1 °C (70.0 °F); Precipitation 8.6 cm (3.4 in)

j. Oct: Avg. Temp.15.5 °C (59.9 °F); Precipitation 7.6 cm (3.0 in)

k. Nov: Avg. Temp.9.3 °C (48.7 °F); Precipitation 7.6 cm (3.0 in)

l. Dec: Avg. Temp. 5.4 °C (41.7 °F); Precipitation 8.1 cm (3.2 in)