Forest Hills, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 6.3 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1402.1 Millimeters. Forest Hills is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.5 °C | 9.1 °C | 128.02 mm |
| February | -1.8 °C | 11.3 °C | 122.94 mm |
| March | 1.2 °C | 15.6 °C | 124.21 mm |
| April | 5.4 °C | 20.7 °C | 120.9 mm |
| May | 10.2 °C | 24.4 °C | 113.79 mm |
| June | 14.4 °C | 27.6 °C | 123.19 mm |
| July | 16.6 °C | 29.2 °C | 122.43 mm |
| August | 15.9 °C | 28.7 °C | 111 mm |
| September | 12.7 °C | 26 °C | 111.25 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 21.1 °C | 84.33 mm |
| November | 0.4 °C | 15.4 °C | 105.66 mm |
| December | -1.8 °C | 10.6 °C | 134.37 mm |
| Annual | 6.3 °C | 20 °C | 1402.09 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |