Forsyth County Climate
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
58.2°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
33.36666666666667
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Forsyth County Weather
A Balanced Four-Season Climate
Forsyth’s 58.2°F average is warm compared to the national median but moderate for the Southeast. It offers a clear four-season experience without the coastal extremes.
Slightly Cooler Than the State Average
The county is 1.1 degrees cooler than the state average of 59.3°F. This reflects its position in the western Piedmont, further from the warming effects of the coast.
Drier and Milder Than Neighbors
With 33 extreme heat days, Forsyth is milder than neighboring Davie's 41 days. Its annual precipitation of 45.2 inches is the lowest among these eight counties.
Moderate Summers and Cool Winters
Summer highs average 77.9°F in July, while winters are cool with a 40.2°F average in January. While local snowfall data is unavailable, the 33 heat days suggest a balanced climate.
Water Conservation and Heat Prep
This is a drier county, so landscaping may require supplemental watering during the 45.2-inch rainfall year. Residents should still prepare for a consistent 33 days of 90-degree weather.
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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.