| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| 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 27886 - Tarboro, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.27 | 3.51 | 4.28 | 3.14 | 3.83 | 3.85 | 4.55 | 4.77 | 4.86 | 3.2 | 2.65 | 3.1 | 46 |