Highlands Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Highlands, North Carolina. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Highlands?

In Highlands, September has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Highlands gets 8.0 inches of precipitation in September.

However, July is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 54.7% of days in July will have at least some rain.

What's the Driest Month in Highlands?

In Highlands, October has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Highlands gets 6.55 inches of precipitation in October.

October is also the month where rain is least common. 33.5% of days in October will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	7.97 in	42.9
February	6.71 in	47.1
March	7.82 in	45.7
April	7.04 in	40.7
May	6.56 in	44.7
June	7.04 in	51.4
July	7.16 in	54.7
August	7.04 in	51.0
September	7.98 in	39.4
October	6.55 in	33.5
November	7.65 in	37.1
December	8.81 in	43.8
Year	87.19 in	44.3

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1877–2024	Highlands	location