Black Mountain (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Black Mountain is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Black Mountain, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Black Mountain experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1270 mm of precipitation annually. Black Mountain offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between September (138 mm) and February (70 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Black Mountain offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (8.9 hours daily) and December (5.5 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Black Mountain.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Black Mountain in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
