Kannapolis, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9 °C (low) to 21.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1188.7 Millimeters. Kannapolis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.7 °C | 10.5 °C | 90.42 mm |
| February | -0.3 °C | 12.6 °C | 78.99 mm |
| March | 3.3 °C | 16.8 °C | 105.66 mm |
| April | 8.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 102.11 mm |
| May | 13.4 °C | 25.9 °C | 96.01 mm |
| June | 18.1 °C | 29.8 °C | 114.81 mm |
| July | 20.2 °C | 31.7 °C | 111.51 mm |
| August | 19.3 °C | 30.7 °C | 113.54 mm |
| September | 15.8 °C | 27.6 °C | 108.46 mm |
| October | 8.8 °C | 22.4 °C | 86.11 mm |
| November | 2.7 °C | 16.6 °C | 86.61 mm |
| December | -0.3 °C | 12.1 °C | 94.49 mm |
| Annual | 9 °C | 21.6 °C | 1188.72 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |