| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | 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. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45i - Kings Mountain | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28016 - Bessemer City, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 31 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.43 | 3.84 | 4.73 | 3.19 | 4.11 | 4.04 | 3.88 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 3.8 | 3.48 | 3.72 | 47.35 |