Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Carrollton features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (34 °F) and 25 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -20 °C (-3 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1369 mm (53.9 inches) and receives 136 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Carrollton enjoys an average of 2840 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 29 minutes to 14 hours 48 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Carrollton are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 25 °C (74 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 4 °C (34 - 40 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Carrollton experiences 112 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 68 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 20°C (68°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Mean maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
18°C (66°F) |
| Average high | 5°C (41°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Average low | -2°C (28°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
| Mean minimum | -15°C (5°F) |
-13°C (10°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
| Minimum | -20°C (-3°F) |
-18°C (1°F) |
-12°C (10°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
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Carrollton usually has the most precipitation in March, April and June, with an average of 12 rainy days and 142 mm (5.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Carrollton are January, September and November. On average, 93 mm (3.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 85 (3.4) | 120 (4.7) | 139 (5.5) | 134 (5.3) | 125 (4.9) | 154 (6.1) | 109 (4.3) | 100 (3.9) | 98 (3.9) | 102 (4.0) | 96 (3.8) | 107 (4.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Carrollton are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 31 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Carrollton: January, February and December receive an average of 4 hours 46 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 122 | 148 | 214 | 234 | 277 | 314 | 341 | 311 | 275 | 242 | 193 | 163 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 47m | 10h 45m | 11h 58m | 13h 14m | 14h 17m | 14h 48m | 14h 31m | 13h 35m | 12h 23m | 11h 8m | 10h 2m | 9h 29m |
Carrollton experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Carrollton UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Carrollton. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Carrollton's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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