| 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: | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28582 - Stella, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 52 | 43 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 60 | 67 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 60 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.98 | 3.82 | 4.48 | 3.17 | 4.26 | 4.78 | 6.58 | 6.82 | 6.22 | 3.68 | 3.47 | 3.77 | 56.03 |