Atkinson, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.7 °C (low) to 23.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1386.6 Millimeters. Atkinson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3 °C | 13.4 °C | 94.74 mm |
| February | 1.4 °C | 15.1 °C | 85.6 mm |
| March | 4.8 °C | 19.1 °C | 100.08 mm |
| April | 9.8 °C | 23.8 °C | 92.71 mm |
| May | 14.7 °C | 27.6 °C | 102.87 mm |
| June | 19.3 °C | 30.9 °C | 137.16 mm |
| July | 21.5 °C | 32.6 °C | 147.57 mm |
| August | 20.7 °C | 31.6 °C | 168.15 mm |
| September | 17.8 °C | 28.9 °C | 179.58 mm |
| October | 11.1 °C | 24.2 °C | 98.81 mm |
| November | 5.2 °C | 19.1 °C | 89.15 mm |
| December | 2.2 °C | 15 °C | 90.17 mm |
| Annual | 10.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 1386.59 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |