Richmond County Climate
Richmond County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
62.9°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
69.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Richmond County Weather
High Heat Levels Above National Medians
Richmond County is significantly warmer than the national average, with an annual mean of 62.9°F. This makes it one of the hotter regions in the southern United States.
One of North Carolina's Warmest Counties
Richmond’s 62.9°F average temperature is much higher than the North Carolina state average of 59.3°F. It is also a state leader in heat intensity, experiencing 70 days of temperatures over 90°F.
The Regional Leader in Summer Heat
Richmond is noticeably warmer than neighboring Robeson and Randolph counties. It experiences 12 more days of extreme heat than Robeson and double the heat days of Polk County.
Extreme Summer Heat and Negligible Snow
Summer dominates with a July average of 81.8°F and a staggering 70 days of extreme heat. Winters are very mild, seeing only 0.5 inches of snow and a winter average of 45.4°F.
Prioritize Air Conditioning and Sun Safety
High-efficiency cooling is mandatory for the 70 days of extreme heat each year. Since snowfall is nearly non-existent, residents can focus their maintenance budgets on heat mitigation rather than winter prep.
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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.