| 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 28173 - Waxhaw, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 40 | 33 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 56 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 55 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.52 | 3.8 | 4.76 | 3.11 | 3.46 | 4.08 | 4.43 | 4.22 | 4.13 | 3.65 | 3.42 | 3.45 | 47.03 |