| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28470 - Shallotte, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 35 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 51 | 43 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 59 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.91 | 3.85 | 4.35 | 3.02 | 4.16 | 4.96 | 6.6 | 7.15 | 7.52 | 3.51 | 3.21 | 3.93 | 57.17 |