| 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 | |
| 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: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 27925 - Columbia, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 34 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 69 | 63 | 52 | 43 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 65 | 56 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.18 | 3.22 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.71 | 4.67 | 6.11 | 6 | 4.85 | 3.46 | 3.08 | 3.14 | 49.92 |