New London, NC climate
New London has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decade9° warmer than normal today. The forecast high is 86°, and a typical Oct 1 in New London peaks around 77°.Live forecast: National Weather Service · Normal: NOAA 1991–2020
What a year in New London feels like
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New London weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | Snow | Wet days | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 31° | 3.7" | 0.4" | 8 | 36° – 47° |
| February | 56° | 34° | 3.1" | 0 | 7 | 36° – 52° |
| March | 63° | 40° | 3.9" | 0.4" | 8 | 46° – 61° |
| April | 73° | 48° | 3.7" | 0 | 7 | 55° – 65° |
| May | 80° | 56° | 3.6" | 0 | 7 | 63° – 73° |
| June | 86° | 65° | 4.5" | 0 | 8 | 71° – 79° |
| July | 90° | 68° | 4.5" | 0 | 8 | 75° – 83° |
| August | 88° | 67° | 4.2" | 0 | 8 | 75° – 83° |
| September | 82° | 61° | 4.3" | 0 | 6 | 68° – 77° |
| October | 73° | 49° | 3.5" | 0 | 6 | 58° – 65° |
| November | 62° | 39° | 3.5" | 0 | 6 | 46° – 56° |
| December | 54° | 33° | 3.7" | 0 | 8 | 34° – 54° |
| Year | 72° | 49° | 46.3" | 0.8" | 87 |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in New London
New London gets 46 inches of rain and melted snow a year. July is the wettest month and February the driest. Rain or snow falls on about 87 days a year.
About 220 frost-free days a year
In half of years the last 32° night comes by March 29 and the first one by November 4. That leaves about 220 frost-free days for gardens, longer than 82% of U.S. towns.
Heating and cooling a home in New London
Engineers use “degree days” to estimate how hard a furnace or air conditioner works. In New London, 67% of that work is heating and 33% is cooling.
Degree days measure how far each day’s average temperature falls below or rises above 65°, added up over a year. Source: NOAA station normals.
How New London compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in New London averaged 0.9° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in December (+2.2°). The shift is smaller than in 79% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at New London’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. December swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 34° to 54°. October is the most reliable, staying within 8°.
Common questions about New London’s climate
What is the coldest month in New London?
January, with a typical high of 52° and a low of 31°.
What is the hottest month in New London?
July, with a typical high of 90° and a low of 68°. About 39 days a year reach 90°.
How much snow does New London get?
Almost none. A normal year brings 0.8 inches.
When is the first frost in New London?
In half of years the first 32° night comes by November 4, and the last spring frost by March 29.
What is the rainiest month in New London?
July, with 4.5 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 46 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for New London itself (about a 3-mile square). Snow, frost dates and day counts come from NOAA’s weather station at Albemarle, NC (3 mi) away. Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.