Northampton County Climate
Northampton County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
59.0°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
5.0"
Extreme Heat Days
42.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Northampton County Weather
Subtropical Warmth with a Cooler Edge
Northampton County averages 59.0°F, remaining warmer than the national median but cooler than its coastal neighbors. It experiences a humid subtropical climate with more distinct seasonal shifts.
Slightly Below the North Carolina Average
Northampton is a rare example of a coastal plain county that sits below the state average of 59.3°F. It represents the cooler, northern boundary of North Carolina's climate zones.
Cooler Winters Than Coastal Pasquotank
The county's January average of 39.5°F is colder than Pasquotank’s 43.0°F. While neighbors to the south see almost no snow, Northampton averages a notable 5.0 inches.
The Region’s Snow Capital with Steady Heat
Northampton leads this group with 5.0 inches of annual snow, though it still sees 43 days of 90-degree heat. July temperatures average a warm 78.7°F.
Prepare for Both Heat and Occasional Snow
Unlike its neighbors, Northampton requires snow removal tools for its 5-inch annual average. Dual-season HVAC systems are critical to handle the wide swing between winter lows and summer peaks.
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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.