Park climate1991–2020 climate normals738 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve month analysis of temperature, humidity, wind, and daylight at a representative coordinate

Pisgah National Forest Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Data

Name: Pisgah National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

The annual climate profile for Pisgah National Forest provides a 1991 to 2020 record of atmospheric conditions. Values for mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures join daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours to characterize the local environment. This representative data offers a clear look at seasonal shifts through standardized monthly normals.

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Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation trends for a representative coordinate

Pisgah National Forest Annual Climate Normals, Average Monthly Temperatures, and Precipitation Rates

Average monthly temperatures across Pisgah National Forest move from winter lows to summer maximums while maintaining consistent thermal patterns throughout the twelve month climatology period. Average daily precipitation rates remain steady across the year alongside these long term temperature normals recorded at a representative elevation.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 12.4 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Compare long-term temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours for every month.

Pisgah National Forest Monthly Climate and Weather Records Across Twelve Months

Evaluating twelve months of climatological normals across a representative coordinate reveals distinct shifts in average temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and relative humidity throughout the calendar year. Analyzing these overlapping metrics alongside wind speed and calculated daylight hours provides an objective baseline for understanding long-term environmental patterns in Pisgah National Forest.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	1.3 °C-13° to 16.4°	3.7 mm/day	83.1%	2.7 m/s	9.9 hours
February	3.1 °C-9.9° to 17.6°	3.7 mm/day	82.4%	2.7 m/s	10.7 hours
March	7.1 °C-7.3° to 21.7°	3.8 mm/day	80.4%	2.7 m/s	11.8 hours
April	12.2 °C-2.6° to 25.2°	3.8 mm/day	78.1%	2.5 m/s	12.9 hours
May	16.9 °C3.4° to 27.9°	3.7 mm/day	78.8%	2 m/s	13.9 hours
June	21 °C9.8° to 31.3°	4 mm/day	77.3%	1.6 m/s	14.4 hours
July	23 °C13.5° to 32.6°	4 mm/day	75.1%	1.5 m/s	14.1 hours
August	22.4 °C12.5° to 32.7°	3.8 mm/day	73.6%	1.4 m/s	13.3 hours
September	19.1 °C6.4° to 30.7°	3.6 mm/day	73.6%	1.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	13 °C-1.1° to 26.7°	2.9 mm/day	74%	2 m/s	11.1 hours
November	7 °C-5.9° to 21.7°	3.5 mm/day	76.2%	2.2 m/s	10.1 hours
December	3 °C-8.9° to 17.3°	3.7 mm/day	82%	2.4 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: 1.3 °C; July: 23 °C; Change from January to July: +21.7 °C
Precipitation: January: 3.7 mm/day; July: 4 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.3 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.9 hours; July: 14.1 hours; Change from January to July: +4.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing twelve monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Normals in Pisgah National Forest

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration across the sampled coordinate. These derived averages summarize annual patterns without reflecting weather extremes or local variations across the entire protected area.

Warmest month: July23 °C
Coolest month: January1.3 °C
Wettest month: July4 mm/day
Driest month: October2.9 mm/day
Most humid month: January83.1%
Windiest month: February2.7 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.4 hours

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Comparing Pisgah National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate normals for Pisgah National Forest establish a baseline for evaluating annual temperature patterns and precipitation rhythms across different geographic settings. Systematic comparison of humidity, wind, and daylight measurements across other protected landscapes reveals distinct atmospheric diversity.