Bessemer City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.6 °C (low) to 21.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1159.5 Millimeters. Bessemer City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.9 °C | 10.6 °C | 96.27 mm |
| February | 0.6 °C | 12.9 °C | 83.06 mm |
| March | 4.2 °C | 17.1 °C | 104.65 mm |
| April | 8.9 °C | 22.2 °C | 96.77 mm |
| May | 13.8 °C | 26.2 °C | 95.5 mm |
| June | 18.3 °C | 29.9 °C | 108.71 mm |
| July | 20.3 °C | 31.8 °C | 97.79 mm |
| August | 19.7 °C | 30.8 °C | 111 mm |
| September | 16.3 °C | 27.9 °C | 99.06 mm |
| October | 9.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 84.33 mm |
| November | 3.6 °C | 16.7 °C | 82.8 mm |
| December | 0.6 °C | 12 °C | 99.57 mm |
| Annual | 9.6 °C | 21.7 °C | 1159.51 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |