ClimateAverages

Greensboro Climate

North Carolina, United States of America · population 285,342 · 381 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
20.9°C
Warmest month · July
31.1°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-2.0°C
Typical overnight low

Greensboro has an average annual daytime high of 20.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 31.1°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -2.0°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.3°C-2.0°CColdest
February11.2°C-1.1°C
March15.8°C2.9°C
April21.8°C7.7°C
May25.8°C12.6°C
June29.3°C16.8°C
July31.1°C19.1°CWarmest
August30.4°C18.8°C
September27.3°C15.2°C
October21.6°C8.1°C
November16.1°C3.1°C
December10.6°C-1.0°C

Temperature range across the year

-4°5°15°24°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2016
+2.2°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1787
-2.8°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Greensboro getting hotter?

Since 1900, Greensboro's average temperature has risen by +1.7°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +2.2°C.

14.0°14.5°15.1°15.7°16.2°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Greensboro?

Greensboro's average annual daytime high is 20.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 31.1°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -2.0°C.

What is the warmest month in Greensboro?

July is the warmest month in Greensboro, with typical daytime highs of 31.1°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Greensboro?

2016 is the hottest year on record for Greensboro, running +2.2°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Greensboro getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Greensboro has warmed by roughly +1.7°C.

When is the best time to visit Greensboro?

March to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.