| 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: | 45c - Carolina Slate Belt | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28129 - Oakboro, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 73 | 64 | 54 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.38 | 3.7 | 4.57 | 3.13 | 3.85 | 4.19 | 4.63 | 4.17 | 4.13 | 3.79 | 3.27 | 3.41 | 47.21 |