Gatesville, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.5 °C (low) to 21.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1308.9 Millimeters. Gatesville 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. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 °C | 10.9 °C | 94.49 mm |
| February | -0.2 °C | 12.6 °C | 77.72 mm |
| March | 3.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 105.16 mm |
| April | 8.6 °C | 22.2 °C | 94.23 mm |
| May | 13.6 °C | 26 °C | 103.12 mm |
| June | 17.9 °C | 30.3 °C | 131.06 mm |
| July | 20.6 °C | 31.8 °C | 141.22 mm |
| August | 19.8 °C | 31.1 °C | 133.35 mm |
| September | 16.7 °C | 28.3 °C | 154.94 mm |
| October | 9.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 96.01 mm |
| November | 3.9 °C | 17.6 °C | 87.63 mm |
| December | 0.7 °C | 12.8 °C | 89.92 mm |
| Annual | 9.5 °C | 21.9 °C | 1308.85 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| 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 |