Engelhard, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.7 °C (low) to 21.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1406.4 Millimeters. Engelhard is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 | 2.6 °C | 11.6 °C | 101.85 mm |
| February | 3.2 °C | 13.1 °C | 84.33 mm |
| March | 5.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 94.23 mm |
| April | 11.1 °C | 21.2 °C | 87.63 mm |
| May | 15.8 °C | 25.3 °C | 109.47 mm |
| June | 20.4 °C | 29.2 °C | 130.3 mm |
| July | 22.5 °C | 31.2 °C | 149.86 mm |
| August | 22.1 °C | 30.4 °C | 175.51 mm |
| September | 19.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 174.5 mm |
| October | 14.8 °C | 23.3 °C | 103.38 mm |
| November | 9.2 °C | 17.9 °C | 98.3 mm |
| December | 5.2 °C | 13.6 °C | 97.03 mm |
| Annual | 12.7 °C | 21.8 °C | 1406.39 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 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |