Climate change in Henderson County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Henderson County, North Carolina has warmed 2.2°F, with 1 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 7% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Sevier County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.4°F
- Precipitation: +7%
- Wettest day of the year: +29%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: −1 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −12 days
- Frost-free season: +6 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +6 days
- Snowfall: −51%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.