Buxton (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Buxton can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Buxton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Buxton is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1546 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives heavy rainfall, averaging 224 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 87 mm over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Buxton Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Buxton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in January to 28°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Buxton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in August and higher in January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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11 m/s
10 m/s
9 m/s
The best time of year to visit Buxton in the United States of America
During the months of May and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 224 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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