High Point weather by month
Average highs run from 49°F in January to 88°F in July, and January nights average 30°F. It gets 44 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 7 inches of snow. Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 68 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and October.
Best time to visit High Point
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.9 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| February | 53°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 2.0 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| March | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in | 7 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| April | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 85°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| August | 87°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| September | 80°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| December | 52°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 1.2 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| Year | 70°F avg | 49°F avg | 44.0 in | 7.1 in | 74 | 33 | 69 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport, NC (USW00013723), 9.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in High Point
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 42m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 36m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:05 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:40 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 122 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 am | 5:29 pm | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:07 am | 6:01 pm | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:30 am | 7:27 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:47 am | 7:53 pm | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:14 am | 8:18 pm | 14h 04m |
| June | 6:03 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 35m |
| July | 6:15 am | 8:36 pm | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:38 am | 8:09 pm | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:02 am | 7:26 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:27 am | 6:43 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:12 pm | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:23 am | 5:06 pm | 9h 43m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of High Point with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is High Point getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for High Point.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in High Point?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in High Point?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 30°F and highs of 49°F.
What is the rainiest month in High Point?
September gets the most precipitation, 4.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.8 inches.
Does it snow in High Point?
Yes. High Point averages 7 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit High Point?
For comfortable weather, April to June and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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