Climate change in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Caldwell County, North Carolina has warmed 2.6°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 13% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Rutherford County, NC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.7°F
- Precipitation: +13%
- Wettest day of the year: +21%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +14 days
- Muggy days: +17 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +4 days
- Snowfall: −72%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −8 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.