Goldsboro, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.6 °C (low) to 22.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1268.5 Millimeters. Goldsboro is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1 °C | 11.8 °C | 86.87 mm |
| February | 1.1 °C | 13.7 °C | 74.17 mm |
| March | 4.5 °C | 17.8 °C | 98.04 mm |
| April | 9.7 °C | 22.9 °C | 89.15 mm |
| May | 14.8 °C | 26.9 °C | 96.27 mm |
| June | 19.5 °C | 30.8 °C | 115.57 mm |
| July | 21.6 °C | 32.4 °C | 145.03 mm |
| August | 20.6 °C | 31.3 °C | 139.95 mm |
| September | 17.6 °C | 28.4 °C | 164.85 mm |
| October | 10.6 °C | 23.4 °C | 87.38 mm |
| November | 4.7 °C | 17.9 °C | 83.31 mm |
| December | 1.8 °C | 13.4 °C | 87.88 mm |
| Annual | 10.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 1268.47 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |