Lee County Climate
Lee County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
60.8°F
Annual Precip
46.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.4"
Extreme Heat Days
54.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lee County Weather
Warm and sunny in the heart of NC
Lee County averages 60.8°F annually, which is roughly five degrees warmer than the national median. This area enjoys a long summer and a very short winter season.
Warmer and drier than the state average
At 60.8°F, Lee is warmer than the state average of 59.3°F. It is also notably drier, receiving only 46.9 inches of rain compared to the 51.5-inch North Carolina norm.
Less rain than its coastal neighbors
With 46.9 inches of annual precipitation, Lee is one of the drier counties in its region. It averages 2.4 inches of snow, which is typical for the central Piedmont.
Long stretches of extreme summer heat
The county experiences 54 days above 90°F, tied for the highest heat frequency in this group. July is particularly intense with an average temperature of 79.5°F.
Prepare for heat and dry spells
Robust cooling systems are essential to handle nearly two months of 90-degree days. Residents should also plan for drier conditions by using mulch and water-saving techniques in their gardens.
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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.