Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.9 °C (low) to 21.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1500.4 Millimeters. Pine Knoll Shores is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 °C | 12.5 °C | 109.98 mm |
| February | 4.5 °C | 13.3 °C | 90.17 mm |
| March | 7.6 °C | 16.7 °C | 91.19 mm |
| April | 12.6 °C | 20.8 °C | 95.76 mm |
| May | 17.4 °C | 24.8 °C | 110.24 mm |
| June | 21.9 °C | 28.4 °C | 119.63 mm |
| July | 23.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 150.37 mm |
| August | 23.4 °C | 29.8 °C | 184.66 mm |
| September | 21.1 °C | 27.8 °C | 196.85 mm |
| October | 15.6 °C | 23.6 °C | 131.83 mm |
| November | 9.7 °C | 18.3 °C | 111 mm |
| December | 6 °C | 14.4 °C | 108.71 mm |
| Annual | 13.9 °C | 21.7 °C | 1500.39 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |