| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 27966 - Powells Point, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 52 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 54 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 64 | 56 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.46 | 3.36 | 4.41 | 3.19 | 4.13 | 4.27 | 5.25 | 5.55 | 4.9 | 3.75 | 3.27 | 3.35 | 49.91 |