Elizabeth City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.5 °C (low) to 22 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1287 Millimeters. Elizabeth City 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 | 0.1 °C | 11.4 °C | 97.28 mm |
| February | 0.8 °C | 12.8 °C | 83.57 mm |
| March | 4.2 °C | 16.6 °C | 101.6 mm |
| April | 9.4 °C | 21.8 °C | 89.41 mm |
| May | 14.4 °C | 25.8 °C | 99.31 mm |
| June | 19.2 °C | 29.9 °C | 117.86 mm |
| July | 21.4 °C | 31.8 °C | 142.75 mm |
| August | 20.7 °C | 31 °C | 137.92 mm |
| September | 17.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 128.78 mm |
| October | 11.4 °C | 23.3 °C | 97.54 mm |
| November | 5.3 °C | 17.8 °C | 92.96 mm |
| December | 1.8 °C | 13.4 °C | 98.04 mm |
| Annual | 10.5 °C | 22 °C | 1287.02 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |