Piedmont+Region+Climate

1. Average temperatures for the Piedmont region range from lows in the winter of 30 to highs of 50. During the summer months average mid-80s to 100. 2. Rainfall averages around 40 in. yearly. Snowfall averages from 6 to 9 inches. 3. Severe weather: The Piedmont is a humid subtropical climate and mountains block the cold weather from the midwest. Hurricanes travel from the coast through to the Piedmont and 2 - 3 tornadoes occur annually. 4. The Piedmont has one of the most varied climates in the eastern states. 5. The Piedmont has mild winters with long fall and spring months. 6. Has an average of 126 clear days, 117 partly cloudy days, 122 cloudy days and 120 days w/ measurable rainfall per year. 7. The lowest relative humidity is found over the southern Piedmont with a year round average of 65%. 8. The Piedmont is protected from severe winter weather by the mountains.