| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28774 - Sapphire, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 53 | 41 | 32 | 27 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 57 | 66 | 73 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 75 | 66 | 56 | 47 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 7.93 | 7.05 | 9.11 | 6.8 | 8.31 | 6.71 | 7.54 | 7.55 | 6.89 | 6.19 | 8.42 | 7.29 | 89.79 |