Park climate1991–2020 climate normals731 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long term monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight.

Nantahala National Forest Twelve Month Climate Profile and Atmospheric Averages

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Creator: NASA POWER

Annual atmospheric patterns for Nantahala National Forest are derived from NASA POWER measurements for the period of 1991 to 2020. Representing climate conditions at a fixed elevation of 730.96 meters, these records track fluctuations in monthly temperature, daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and total daylight hours. Measurements provide a baseline for observing regional environmental trends rather than current weather or site-wide variability.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Nantahala National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures track a clear thermal progression from winter lows to mid-summer peaks across the twelve monthly periods. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these temperature records at a representative coordinate spanning the 1991 to 2020 climatology baseline.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 12.9 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: February

Twelve-month climate

Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Nantahala National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve Month Climate Comparison

Examine long term climate normals across all twelve months at a representative coordinate within Nantahala National Forest. Compare temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity levels, wind speeds, and calculated daylight hours to understand annual environmental patterns.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	1.9 °C-12.7° to 15.8°	4.4 mm/day	83.6%	2.4 m/s	9.9 hours
February	3.7 °C-9.7° to 17.5°	4.6 mm/day	83.2%	2.4 m/s	10.7 hours
March	7.8 °C-6.6° to 21.2°	4.5 mm/day	80.8%	2.4 m/s	11.8 hours
April	12.5 °C-2.1° to 24.6°	4.1 mm/day	78.7%	2.2 m/s	12.9 hours
May	17.2 °C3.8° to 28°	3.7 mm/day	79.5%	1.8 m/s	13.9 hours
June	21.2 °C10.2° to 31.8°	4.3 mm/day	77.8%	1.5 m/s	14.3 hours
July	23.2 °C13.9° to 33.4°	4.1 mm/day	75.5%	1.4 m/s	14.1 hours
August	22.8 °C13.1° to 33.4°	3.9 mm/day	73.2%	1.4 m/s	13.3 hours
September	19.5 °C6.7° to 31.3°	3.7 mm/day	73.1%	1.6 m/s	12.2 hours
October	13.5 °C-1° to 27.1°	3.2 mm/day	74%	1.9 m/s	11.1 hours
November	7.5 °C-5.6° to 22°	4.1 mm/day	76.4%	2.1 m/s	10.1 hours
December	3.5 °C-8.6° to 16.9°	4.5 mm/day	82.7%	2.2 m/s	9.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: 1.9 °C; July: 23.2 °C; Change from January to July: +21.3 °C
Precipitation: January: 4.4 mm/day; July: 4.1 mm/day; Change from January to July: -0.4 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.9 hours; July: 14.1 hours; Change from January to July: +4.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Calculated monthly comparisons for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Nantahala National Forest Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Averages

Long-term climatology records establish comparative monthly baselines for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration across a representative coordinate. These calculated monthly-average results highlight relative high and low points within the annual cycle without representing observed weather extremes or localized conditions.

Warmest month: July23.2 °C
Coolest month: January1.9 °C
Wettest month: February4.6 mm/day
Driest month: October3.2 mm/day
Most humid month: January83.6%
Windiest month: February2.4 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.3 hours

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Long term monthly climate normals provide a consistent baseline for analyzing temperature cycles, precipitation rhythms, humidity, and daylight variations across distinct protected areas. Evaluating multiple park profiles side by side reveals significant geographical contrast in regional weather trends and environmental settings.