Franklin County Climate
Franklin County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
59.1°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Extreme Heat Days
50.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Franklin County Weather
Warm Inland Humid Subtropical Climate
Franklin's 59.1°F average temperature almost perfectly matches the state and stays well above the national median. It is a classic example of a warm, humid inland environment.
Tracking Closely With State Averages
Franklin sits just 0.2 degrees below the North Carolina state average of 59.3°F. It is consistently warm, particularly during the peak summer months.
Extreme Heat Days Lead Neighbors
Franklin faces 51 days of extreme heat, far more than Forsyth’s 33 days. Its 48.3 inches of rain is very similar to Edgecombe's 48.1 inches of annual precipitation.
Hot Summers and Light Winter Snow
July temperatures average 79.2°F, contributing to the 51 days of extreme heat. January stays around 39.5°F, and the county sees a light annual snowfall of 1.7 inches.
Budget for High Cooling Costs
Cooling costs will be a major budget item given the 51 days of extreme heat per year. Winter gear can stay light, as snowfall rarely exceeds two inches annually.
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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.