Scotland County Climate
Scotland County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
63.5°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Extreme Heat Days
67.55
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Scotland County Weather
High Southern Temperatures
Scotland County is one of the warmer regions in the country with an annual average of 63.5°F. This is significantly higher than the national median and represents a deep humid subtropical zone.
One of the State's Hottest
At 63.5°F, Scotland County is much warmer than the North Carolina state average of 59.3°F. It is also drier than the state average, receiving about 8 inches less rain annually.
Hotter and Drier than Neighbors
Scotland experiences significantly more extreme heat days than northern neighbors like Rowan or Stanly. It also sees much less snowfall, averaging only 1.1 inches per year.
The Land of Constant Heat
Summers are intense, featuring 68 days of extreme heat and a July average of 82.2°F. Winters are very mild with an average temperature of 46.3°F.
Prepare for Long Summers
Residents must plan for over two months of 90-degree weather with high-capacity air conditioning. Winter maintenance is minimal as freezing temperatures and snow are infrequent.
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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.