November is the first month it typically snows. Throughout November, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04″ (1mm) of snow. In Raleigh, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days, and aggregates up to 3.82″ (97mm) of snow.

The 1979/1980 winter season was already a snowy one, with over 9 inches of snow in January and almost 19 inches in February from two different storms. This brought the snow total to a whopping 28.2 inches, more than four times our average amount!

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While a trace of snow was recorded in October 1887, snow in October is rare….

• We are entering prime ‘snowfall season’ in North Carolina.
• Meaningful snow is possible from November through April.
• March averages more snow than December.
• In most North Carolina locations, January is the snowiest month.

Winter temperatures will be above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid- and late December and throughout January. Precipitation will be above normal in the north and below normal in the south. Snowfall generally will be below normal, with the best chance for snow in early January.

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North Carolina has an affordable housing market. The cost of living for retirees is 3.7% cheaper than the national average and North Carolina no longer taxes Social Security income. Other taxes are generally low, too, making North Carolina a great place to settle down in your later years.

13 Top-Rated Small Towns in North Carolina

1. Hendersonville. Downtown Hendersonville | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
2. Blowing Rock. Blowing Rock | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
3. Edenton. Edenton waterfront | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
4. Chapel Hill.
5. Nags Head.
6. Mount Airy.
7. Banner Elk.
8. Lexington.

Comfortable Salary in Durham, NC