Montreat, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.2 °C (low) to 18.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1397.3 Millimeters. Montreat is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | -3.7 °C | 7.5 °C | 114.55 mm |
| February | -2.1 °C | 9.1 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 1.3 °C | 13.2 °C | 118.36 mm |
| April | 5.4 °C | 18.7 °C | 121.92 mm |
| May | 10.2 °C | 22.5 °C | 123.7 mm |
| June | 14.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 123.95 mm |
| July | 16.1 °C | 27.4 °C | 129.29 mm |
| August | 15.6 °C | 26.7 °C | 127 mm |
| September | 12.2 °C | 23.8 °C | 135.64 mm |
| October | 6.6 °C | 19.2 °C | 93.73 mm |
| November | 1.1 °C | 13.8 °C | 95.25 mm |
| December | -2.1 °C | 9.4 °C | 118.87 mm |
| Annual | 6.2 °C | 18.1 °C | 1397.26 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |