OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Raleigh, NC
Thinking of moving to Raleigh? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Raleigh.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F31 (8%)
Avg Days Under 32°F40 (11%)
Wet/Rainy Days92 (25%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days269 (74%)
Gloomy Overcast Days44 (12%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.39 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)3030 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1765 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts12 (3%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days253 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 17
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 25
Yearly Water Demand44.9"
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