| 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: | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28594 - Emerald Isle, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 36 | 37 | 43 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 39 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 58 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 60 | 73 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.21 | 3.9 | 4.38 | 3.02 | 4.34 | 4.24 | 6.16 | 7 | 6.3 | 4.18 | 3.89 | 4.35 | 56.99 |