Morganton, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Morganton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Morganton.
This week in Morganton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Morganton
What is the weather usually like in Morganton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,309 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Morganton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORGANTON, NC US (USC00315838), adjusted for the elevation of Morganton.
Morganton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Morganton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Morganton?
Morganton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Morganton is April–May and September–October. At 1,161 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 Morganton
What is the hottest month in Morganton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Morganton?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Morganton?
About 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Morganton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Morganton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Morganton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Morganton in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Morganton?
Around 7:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:21 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Morganton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Morganton.
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