Cumberland County Climate
Cumberland County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
62.5°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Extreme Heat Days
61.85
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cumberland County Weather
Intense Heat in the Sandhills
Cumberland County averages 62.5°F annually, placing it in the top tier of warm US counties. While hot, its 46.5 inches of rain is slightly drier than the North Carolina state average.
Significantly Hotter Than the State Average
Cumberland is more than 3 degrees warmer than the North Carolina average of 59.3°F. It is one of the hottest inland counties in the southern part of the state.
Far Hotter Than Central Neighbors
With 62 days of extreme heat, Cumberland is nearly twice as hot as Chatham County. It maintains a drier profile than coastal Craven while facing more intense summer peaks.
The Region's Hottest July
July is sweltering at 81.3°F, leading to two full months of 90-degree days annually. January is mild at 43.5°F, and snow is an occasional dusting averaging 1.1 inches.
Manage Extreme Heat and Humidity
Cooling systems are the most important utility here given the 62 days of extreme heat. Winter preparation can be minimal, as temperatures rarely stay below freezing for long.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.