Franklin, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Franklin.
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What is the weather usually like in Franklin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Franklin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN, NC US (USC00313228), adjusted for the elevation of Franklin.
Franklin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Franklin?
Franklin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Franklin is May and August to October. At 2,119 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Franklin
What is the hottest month in Franklin?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Franklin?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Franklin?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Franklin?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Franklin?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Franklin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Franklin in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Franklin?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Franklin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Franklin.
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