Advance, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.7 °C (low) to 21.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1167.1 Millimeters. Advance is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.9 °C | 10 °C | 95 mm |
| February | -0.7 °C | 12.3 °C | 79.5 mm |
| March | 2.9 °C | 16.5 °C | 105.41 mm |
| April | 7.8 °C | 21.8 °C | 106.93 mm |
| May | 13.1 °C | 25.7 °C | 91.19 mm |
| June | 17.7 °C | 29.8 °C | 98.81 mm |
| July | 19.9 °C | 31.3 °C | 105.16 mm |
| August | 19.1 °C | 30.4 °C | 115.57 mm |
| September | 15.5 °C | 27.2 °C | 99.82 mm |
| October | 8.4 °C | 22.2 °C | 85.09 mm |
| November | 2.6 °C | 16.3 °C | 83.31 mm |
| December | -0.6 °C | 11.6 °C | 101.35 mm |
| Annual | 8.7 °C | 21.3 °C | 1167.14 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |