June 2025 Recap: From Cool Beginnings to Summer’s Full Heat

SALISBURY, N.C. — The first four weeks of June have delivered a classic Carolina weather swing—starting cool and dry before quickly turning hot, humid, and stormy. Based on official climate data for Salisbury, here’s a closer look at how June 2025 has shaped up so far.

A Cool Start

The opening week of June felt more like late spring than summer. From June 1–4, high temperatures stayed in the upper 70s to low 80s, and morning lows dropped into the mid–50s on multiple mornings. The average temperature for June 2 was just 66.5°F, which is 5.3 degrees below normal for the date.

Mid-Month Warmth Settles In

By the second week, temperatures climbed steadily, with most days reaching the mid-to-upper 80s. From June 8 through June 20, every single day had a high of 85°F or warmer. This stretch pushed the month’s average temperature upward, and many days ended up 2 to 4 degrees above normal.

Notable Heat Days

• June 24: The hottest day of the month so far, topping out at 96°F, the only day to reach that mark.

• June 25: Not far behind at 93°F, with an average temperature of 81.5°F—6.9 degrees above normal.

• Overall, Salisbury recorded five days with highs of 90°F or above between June 20–26.

Rainfall: Spotty but Building

Precipitation has been inconsistent:

• The first measurable rain of the month didn’t arrive until June 5, with a healthy 1.20 inches recorded.

• After that, rainfall came in brief bursts. June 15 and June 22 both saw 0.30 inches of rain.

• As of June 27, total precipitation stands at 2.05 inches officially recorded, with additional amounts still pending for the final three days of the month.

• Some local downpours may not have been fully captured at the official reporting site, especially given the hit-or-miss nature of recent storms.

By the Numbers (June 1–27)

• Average high: 86.7°F

• Average low: 66.3°F

• Average temperature: 76.5°F

• Departure from normal: +1.9°F

• Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 307

• Rainfall: 2.05 inches (officially recorded)

• Normal June average temperature: 74.6°F

• Normal June rainfall: ~4.15 inches (based on 30-year average)

Historical Rank

With an average temperature of 76.5°F, June 2025 ranks as the 49th warmest June on record for Rowan County, tying with June 1946 and 1932.
The hottest June on record remains June 1943, with an average temperature of 81.4°F.

Year-to-Date Summary

Through the end of June, 2025 ranks as the 38th warmest year on record for Rowan County, with a year-to-date average temperature of 57.5°F.
The hottest year on record to this point is 1903, which averaged 61.3°F through the end of June.

Looking Ahead

With July just around the corner, the pattern of hot afternoons and scattered thunderstorms is expected to continue. A weak front may bring more organized rain chances early next week, but above-normal heat looks likely to persist into early July.