Hays, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.3 °C (low) to 20.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1328.7 Millimeters. Hays 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 °C | 9.2 °C | 111 mm |
| February | -1.8 °C | 11.2 °C | 85.6 mm |
| March | 1.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 111.51 mm |
| April | 6.4 °C | 20.8 °C | 121.67 mm |
| May | 11.6 °C | 24.9 °C | 123.95 mm |
| June | 16.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 117.6 mm |
| July | 18.2 °C | 30.5 °C | 120.4 mm |
| August | 17.6 °C | 29.6 °C | 132.33 mm |
| September | 13.9 °C | 26.4 °C | 108.71 mm |
| October | 7.2 °C | 21.4 °C | 97.03 mm |
| November | 1.5 °C | 15.6 °C | 86.87 mm |
| December | -1.6 °C | 10.8 °C | 112.01 mm |
| Annual | 7.3 °C | 20.4 °C | 1328.68 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |