| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| 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: | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28168 - Vale, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 37 | 30 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.29 | 3.99 | 4.83 | 3.65 | 4.62 | 4.37 | 4.2 | 4.06 | 4.05 | 3.96 | 3.69 | 3.74 | 49.44 |