Gastonia (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Gastonia is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Gastonia, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gastonia experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1095 mm of precipitation annually. Gastonia experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 121 mm in December, the wettest month, and 67 mm in October, the driest month.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
Gastonia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gastonia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. 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 Gastonia in the United States of America
During the months of April 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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