| 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: | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28056 - Gastonia, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.28 | 3.81 | 4.52 | 3.02 | 3.73 | 3.77 | 3.74 | 3.95 | 4.11 | 3.72 | 3.35 | 3.54 | 45.55 |