Madison County Climate
Madison County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
56.2°F
Annual Precip
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Extreme Heat Days
21.35
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Madison County Weather
Mountain Climate with High Snowfall
Madison County averages 56.2°F annually, leaning slightly warmer than the national median but cooler than most of the South. Its rugged terrain drives significant winter weather events.
Below State Temperature Averages
The county's average temp is about three degrees cooler than the North Carolina state average. It is also drier than many mountain counties, receiving 44.0 inches of rain compared to the state's 51.5.
Snowier than Neighboring Regions
Madison averages 15.9 inches of snow, nearly triple the amount seen in neighboring Macon County. While it is colder in winter, it sees 21 days of 90-degree heat compared to Macon's 6.
Crisp Summers and Snowy Winters
Madison experiences true mountain winters with 15.9 inches of snowfall and a January average of 36.7°F. Summers remain pleasant, though 21 days still hit the 90-degree mark.
Prepare for Winter Travel
Reliable 4WD vehicles and snow tires are highly recommended for the 15.9 inches of annual snow. Home heating systems should be robust to handle the 38.8°F winter average.
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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.