Buxton, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 14.4 °C (low) to 21 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1413 Millimeters. Buxton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 11 - Dec. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 °C | 12.1 °C | 108.97 mm |
| February | 5 °C | 12.6 °C | 92.2 mm |
| March | 7.8 °C | 15.2 °C | 97.03 mm |
| April | 12.6 °C | 19.6 °C | 91.44 mm |
| May | 17.1 °C | 23.7 °C | 95.5 mm |
| June | 21.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 113.28 mm |
| July | 23.8 °C | 29.6 °C | 125.98 mm |
| August | 23.6 °C | 29.3 °C | 184.66 mm |
| September | 21.7 °C | 27.3 °C | 170.18 mm |
| October | 16.5 °C | 22.8 °C | 124.97 mm |
| November | 11.1 °C | 17.7 °C | 107.19 mm |
| December | 7.1 °C | 14.2 °C | 101.6 mm |
| Annual | 14.4 °C | 21 °C | 1413 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |