| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28571 - Oriental, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 52 | 44 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 58 | 73 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.76 | 3.63 | 4.33 | 3.25 | 4.23 | 4.57 | 6.07 | 6.7 | 5.71 | 3.66 | 3.3 | 3.75 | 53.96 |