| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F 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. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 65c - Sand Hills |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 27332 - Sanford, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.35 | 3.55 | 4.5 | 3.18 | 3.91 | 4.29 | 5.16 | 4.69 | 4.31 | 3.42 | 3.19 | 3.27 | 47.83 |