| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 1 - 7 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28717 - Cashiers, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 54 | 59 | 58 | 52 | 41 | 31 | 26 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 73 | 64 | 53 | 44 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 8.1 | 7.28 | 9.38 | 6.96 | 8.55 | 7.14 | 7.44 | 7.49 | 7.18 | 6.3 | 8.73 | 7.73 | 92.27 |