| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| 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: | 65c - Sand Hills | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28327 - Carthage, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 56 | 64 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.48 | 3.55 | 4.67 | 3.1 | 4.01 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 4.61 | 4.3 | 3.58 | 3.37 | 3.33 | 48.41 |