Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Elon features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (42 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -18 °C (1 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1261 mm (49.7 inches) and receives 129 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Elon enjoys an average of 3179 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 43 minutes to 14 hours 33 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Elon are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 27 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 8 °C (42 - 47 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Elon experiences 133 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 41 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 24°C (76°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Mean maximum | 21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Average high | 10°C (51°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Mean minimum | -9°C (15°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
| Minimum | -18°C (1°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Elon, North Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Elon usually has the most precipitation in May, August and September, with an average of 12 rainy days and 126 mm (4.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Elon are January, March and November. On average, 83 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 88 (3.5) | 117 (4.6) | 82 (3.2) | 107 (4.2) | 119 (4.7) | 108 (4.2) | 106 (4.2) | 130 (5.1) | 128 (5.0) | 91 (3.6) | 78 (3.1) | 106 (4.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Elon are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 50 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Elon: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 1 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 163 | 181 | 255 | 284 | 307 | 324 | 354 | 318 | 288 | 267 | 231 | 203 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 0m | 10h 52m | 11h 59m | 13h 7m | 14h 5m | 14h 33m | 14h 18m | 13h 27m | 12h 21m | 11h 13m | 10h 13m | 9h 43m |
Elon experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme 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 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Elon UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Elon. 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 Elon'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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