| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45i - Kings Mountain | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 29340 - Gaffney, SC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 56 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.74 | 4.07 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 4.29 | 4.02 | 3.98 | 4.34 | 3.95 | 4.04 | 3.65 | 3.86 | 49.34 |