Fayetteville averages 51.9 days a year above 90°F, with July the wettest month at 5.72 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 106°F on Jul 24, 2002; the coldest, −1°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 8.13 in on Oct 9, 2016.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Fayetteville
Year-round temperature
In Fayetteville, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 84°F and 91°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 54°F and 58°F and overnight lows reaching 32°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Fayetteville averages 4.0 in per month over the long run. July is the wettest at 5.7 in, while February is the driest at 3.2 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Fayetteville averages 51.9 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 85 such days (2019); the coolest just 7 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 29, Fayetteville has received 9.9 in of precipitation this year — 41% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (16.9 in).