Winter temperatures · North Carolina
How cold does Raleigh get in winter?
In a typical winter, December to February, Raleigh averages highs around 54°F and lows around 34°F.
About 2 days a year never get above freezing. About one night a year drops to 10°F or colder, and none go below zero in a typical year. That makes it the 37th mildest winter of the 129 US cities we track.
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Winter at a glance
| Average winter high | 54°F |
|---|---|
| Average winter low | 34°F |
| Days a year that stay below freezing | 2 |
| Nights a year at 32°F or colder | 65 |
| Nights a year at 10°F or colder | 1 |
| Nights a year below zero | none |
| Average summer high, for comparison | 89°F |
Winter here is December to February. Counts are averages a year.
Cities with about the same winter
- Chattanooga, Tennessee: highs around 53°F, lows around 34°F
- Astoria, Oregon: highs around 50°F, lows around 38°F
- Charlotte, North Carolina: highs around 55°F, lows around 34°F
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013722.