Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Fayetteville features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 7 °C (46 °F) and 27 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (11 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1280 mm (50.4 inches) and receives 122 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Fayetteville enjoys an average of 3146 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 49 minutes to 14 hours 27 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Fayetteville are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (78 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 7 to 10 °C (46 - 51 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Fayetteville experiences 157 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 30 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
| Mean maximum | 23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (46°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (37°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Mean minimum | -7°C (19°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
| Minimum | -12°C (11°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
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Fayetteville usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 13 rainy days and 151 mm (5.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Fayetteville are March, October and November. On average, 70 mm (2.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 89 (3.5) | 93 (3.7) | 70 (2.8) | 98 (3.9) | 105 (4.1) | 123 (4.8) | 114 (4.5) | 157 (6.2) | 173 (6.8) | 58 (2.3) | 82 (3.2) | 117 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Fayetteville are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Fayetteville: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 2 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 168 | 178 | 249 | 284 | 307 | 308 | 338 | 310 | 290 | 272 | 234 | 202 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 5m | 10h 55m | 11h 59m | 13h 5m | 14h 0m | 14h 27m | 14h 13m | 13h 24m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 18m | 9h 49m |
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville'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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