| 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. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28052 - Gastonia, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.38 | 3.8 | 4.55 | 3.03 | 3.86 | 3.89 | 3.7 | 4.06 | 4.15 | 3.74 | 3.35 | 3.66 | 46.15 |