| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°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: | 45c - Carolina Slate Belt | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28071 - Gold Hill, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.12 | 3.63 | 4.48 | 3.37 | 4.01 | 4.15 | 4.26 | 3.78 | 4.01 | 3.71 | 3.26 | 3.33 | 46.11 |