Weather in Claremont, North Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—85°47°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—91°61°
- MondayMay 18Clear—89°66°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—90°61°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast29%92°64°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle80%73°62°
- FridayMay 22Heavy Drizzle76%69°57°
- PM 2.5
- 17.2 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 17.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 4.3 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 110.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:28 AM
- Moonset
- 12:47 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Claremont at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Claremont's warmest month is July (~78°F mean) and its coldest is January (~40°F). Rainfall peaks in August (4.6 inches) and bottoms out in February (3.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| February | 43° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 50° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| April | 59° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| June | 74° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| August | 76° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| September | 70° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| November | 49° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| December | 42° | 3.9″ | 6 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Claremont?
- Claremont's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Claremont?
- August is the wettest month with about 4.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 47 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Claremont?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Claremont?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 40°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Claremont?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Claremont get?
- Claremont averages about 76 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Claremont?
- Claremont's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Claremont, North Carolina sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 40°F while July averages 78°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Claremont receives about 47 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 76 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (35.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.