| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28456 - Riegelwood, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 35 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 51 | 42 | 35 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 81 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 59 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.57 | 3.55 | 4.36 | 3.05 | 4.2 | 4.86 | 6.73 | 6.32 | 5.97 | 3.13 | 2.97 | 3.53 | 53.22 |