Kenly, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.1 °C (low) to 22.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1268.7 Millimeters. Kenly 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 | -0.4 °C | 11.3 °C | 91.69 mm |
| February | 0.6 °C | 13.3 °C | 74.17 mm |
| March | 4.1 °C | 17.4 °C | 102.87 mm |
| April | 9.1 °C | 22.6 °C | 94.49 mm |
| May | 14.4 °C | 26.5 °C | 97.28 mm |
| June | 19.1 °C | 30.4 °C | 111 mm |
| July | 21.3 °C | 32.2 °C | 141.99 mm |
| August | 20.4 °C | 31.1 °C | 136.14 mm |
| September | 17.3 °C | 28.2 °C | 156.21 mm |
| October | 10.2 °C | 22.9 °C | 86.87 mm |
| November | 4.2 °C | 17.6 °C | 86.61 mm |
| December | 1.2 °C | 12.9 °C | 89.41 mm |
| Annual | 10.1 °C | 22.2 °C | 1268.73 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |