Weather in High Point, North Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—85°49°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—91°60°
- MondayMay 18Clear—93°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Clear—90°62°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle40%92°63°
- ThursdayMay 21Heavy Drizzle73%72°63°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle73%74°57°
- PM 2.5
- 14.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 15.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 97.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:22 AM
- Moonset
- 12:43 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
High Point at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 23 (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
July brings High Point's peak warmth at roughly 79°F mean temperature, while January delivers the coldest conditions at around 42°F. August sees the heaviest rainfall at 5.1 inches, contrasting with February's lightest precipitation at 3.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| February | 45° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 52° | 4.1″ | 8 |
| April | 62° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| June | 76° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.6″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| October | 62° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| November | 51° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 44° | 3.8″ | 7 |
Regional context
High Point belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the emergence of redbud blossoms across High Point's woodlands, their purple-pink flowers appearing before the leaves unfurl.
Wood thrushes return from their winter grounds in May, their flute-like songs echoing through the city's forested areas at dusk.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in High Point?
- High Point typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in High Point?
- August ranks as the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 inches of rain, while the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in High Point?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in High Point?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in High Point?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does High Point get?
- High Point experiences about 78 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is High Point?
- High Point's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool provides the current zone designation when you enter the city ZIP.
Climate
High Point, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 42°F in January and climb to an average of 79°F in July, creating a 38°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 48 inches, distributed across roughly 78 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes the weather patterns here through latitude (36.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what plants thrive, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.