Climate Insights for Burnsville

Wallace County, North Carolina, United States

Hottest
Luglio
27°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-2°C low
Wettest
Febbraio
130mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burnsville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1305mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnsville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnsville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Feb Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 1° Mar Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Apr Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Aug Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Nov Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Dec Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Burnsville vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burnsville is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1305mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 130mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 82mm. That's 49mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Burnsville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burnsville, which began on March 20, 2026. Burnsville is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 338mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 319mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 13°
May 17°
Jun 21°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Burnsville is during Giugno and Luglio, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 100mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnsville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C
7 °C
14 km/h
118 mm
15 cm
Feb
1 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
130 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
114 mm
4 cm
Apr
7 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
110 mm
1 cm
May
12 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
82 mm
1 cm
Dec
1 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
120 mm
9 cm
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