| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 27863 - Pikeville, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 41 | 34 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 53 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 83 | 74 | 65 | 56 | 73 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.37 | 3.53 | 4.43 | 3.23 | 3.95 | 3.98 | 5.22 | 5.11 | 4.98 | 3.14 | 3.05 | 3.28 | 48.27 |