Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Gloucester features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (52 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (24 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (87 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1586 mm (62.4 inches) and receives 143 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Gloucester enjoys an average of 3310 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 51 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Gloucester are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (78 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 13 °C (52 - 56 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Gloucester experiences 103 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (72°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
| Mean maximum | 20°C (69°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Average high | 13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (31°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Gloucester, North Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Gloucester usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 16 rainy days and 186 mm (7.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Gloucester are January, March and October. On average, 88 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 86 (3.4) | 140 (5.5) | 85 (3.3) | 104 (4.1) | 109 (4.3) | 145 (5.7) | 162 (6.4) | 194 (7.6) | 202 (7.9) | 93 (3.7) | 117 (4.6) | 149 (5.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
The sunniest months in Gloucester are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Gloucester: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 28 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 173 | 205 | 279 | 312 | 332 | 322 | 336 | 321 | 297 | 288 | 231 | 210 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 6m | 10h 56m | 11h 59m | 13h 4m | 13h 59m | 14h 25m | 14h 11m | 13h 23m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 19m | 9h 51m |
Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.