| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28746 - Lake Lure, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 36 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 58 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.95 | 3.83 | 4.79 | 3.53 | 4.34 | 4.05 | 3.59 | 4.32 | 3.89 | 3.57 | 3.73 | 3.47 | 47.06 |