| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F 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 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 27909 - Elizabeth City, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 32 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 52 | 43 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 55 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.45 | 3.31 | 4.33 | 3.12 | 4.23 | 4.07 | 5.33 | 5.21 | 4.8 | 3.29 | 2.96 | 3.1 | 48.18 |