Orange County Climate
Orange County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
59.8°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Extreme Heat Days
40.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Orange County Weather
Standard Piedmont Subtropical Climate
Orange County's average of 59.8°F is several degrees warmer than the national median. It experiences the classic humid subtropical cycle of the American Southeast.
Representative of the North Carolina Average
Orange County sits almost exactly at the state average of 59.3°F. It serves as a climate benchmark for the central Piedmont region of the state.
Cooler and Snowier Than Eastern Nash
Orange County averages 2.8 inches of snow, much higher than Nash County’s 0.7 inches. It also records fewer extreme heat days than neighbors like Moore County.
Moderate Seasonal Swings and Winter Dustings
The county sees 41 days of 90-degree heat, which is lower than most coastal counties. Winters are cool but manageable, with a January average of 40.6°F and 2.8 inches of snow.
Plan for Diverse Seasonal Weather
Residents should keep snow shovels ready for the 2.8-inch annual average. The 41 days of extreme summer heat still require robust home air conditioning.
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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.