Fayetteville climate
Fayetteville (North Carolina, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 1,237 mm49 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fayetteville climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1151 | 032 | 541 | 672.7 | 17 |
| Feb | 1355 | 134 | 745 | 833.3 | 13 |
| Mar | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 873.4 | 6 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1050 | 1662 | 853.4 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1660 | 2171 | 1034.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2069 | 2678 | 1275.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2272 | 2781 | 1365.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2271 | 2780 | 1465.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1865 | 2374 | 1365.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1253 | 1864 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 883.5 | 4 |
| Dec | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 963.8 | 12 |
| Year | 3391 | 032 | 1762 | 1,23749 | 53 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 52% | 2.6 | 10:02 |
| Feb | 81% | 56% | 3.3 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 79% | 54% | 4.3 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 76% | 51% | 5.5 | 13:02 |
| May | 74% | 55% | 6.1 | 13:59 |
| Jun | 72% | 56% | 6.4 | 14:30 |
| Jul | 72% | 56% | 6.2 | 14:18 |
| Aug | 75% | 54% | 5.5 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 77% | 51% | 4.6 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 76% | 45% | 3.7 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 77% | 45% | 2.9 | 10:16 |
| Dec | 82% | 54% | 2.3 | 9:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Fayetteville is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C51 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.3 °C40.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,237 mm49 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (146 mm5.8 in), the driest is January (67 mm2.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in June to 82% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fayetteville
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 82 mm3.2 in to 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 11 °C51 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Fayetteville
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1151 to 13 °C55 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C35 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 541 to 16 °C60 °F, about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2069 to 22 °C72 °F, about 136 mm5.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 541 to 18 °C65 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Fayetteville compares
Compared with Raleigh, about 83 km to the north, Fayetteville is on average 1.2 °C2.1 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (1.5 °C2.8 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Fayetteville is the 85th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 50th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Yiwu (China, Cfa), Puyang (China, Cfa) and Hangzhou (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Raleigh 83 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,186 mm47 in
- Wilmington 125 km · 19 °C65 °F · 1,374 mm54 in
- Greensboro 140 km · 15 °C58 °F · 1,147 mm45 in
- High Point 143 km · 15 °C58 °F · 1,147 mm45 in
- Winston-Salem 170 km · 14 °C58 °F · 1,147 mm45 in
- Charlotte 180 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,146 mm45 in
- Columbia 230 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,150 mm45 in
- Roanoke 264 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,086 mm43 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fayetteville?
July is the warmest month in Fayetteville, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fayetteville?
August is the wettest month with about 146 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 67 mm (2.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Fayetteville?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.