| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 11 - May 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 66j - Broad Basins |
| Heat Zone Days: | Rare Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28745 - Lake Junaluska, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 25 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 31 | 25 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 58 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 58 | 50 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.04 | 4.03 | 4.91 | 3.62 | 4.14 | 3.49 | 3.52 | 3.89 | 3.31 | 2.67 | 3.48 | 3.45 | 44.56 |