Hertford County Climate
Hertford County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
58.5°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Extreme Heat Days
28.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hertford County Weather
Hertford County sits above the national median
The county's average annual temperature of 58.5°F is significantly warmer than the national median of roughly 55°F. This humid subtropical climate is defined by mild winters and lush, damp vegetation.
Slightly cooler than the North Carolina average
Hertford's 58.5°F annual average trails just behind the state average of 59.3°F. It experiences a slightly more temperate profile than its neighbors in the southern Coastal Plain.
Comparing the Inner Banks region
With 49.6 inches of annual precipitation, Hertford stays slightly drier than the state average of 51.5 inches. Its moderate snow total of 2.6 inches aligns with the typical Inner Banks experience.
A blend of summer heat and mild winters
Residents face 29 extreme heat days where temperatures top 90°F, concentrated mostly in the 77.9°F July peak. Winters remain mild with an average December-to-February temperature of 41.2°F.
Prepare for humidity and light winter dusting
Ensure your HVAC system is ready for the nearly month-long stretch of 90-degree days. Since snowfall averages only 2.6 inches, heavy-duty winter gear is rarely necessary here.
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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.