| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°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: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| 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 28574 - Richlands, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 50 | 41 | 35 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 58 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.74 | 3.58 | 4.38 | 3.29 | 4.09 | 4.74 | 6.33 | 6.32 | 5.72 | 3.35 | 3.07 | 3.56 | 53.18 |