Rowland, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.8 °C (low) to 23.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1230.9 Millimeters. Rowland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 | 0.5 °C | 12.6 °C | 90.17 mm |
| February | 1.7 °C | 14.5 °C | 83.82 mm |
| March | 5.1 °C | 18.7 °C | 89.66 mm |
| April | 9.9 °C | 23.7 °C | 86.87 mm |
| May | 14.9 °C | 27.6 °C | 93.47 mm |
| June | 19.7 °C | 31 °C | 121.92 mm |
| July | 21.6 °C | 32.6 °C | 127.25 mm |
| August | 20.8 °C | 31.6 °C | 137.41 mm |
| September | 17.6 °C | 28.7 °C | 137.41 mm |
| October | 10.8 °C | 23.9 °C | 88.9 mm |
| November | 5 °C | 18.4 °C | 82.55 mm |
| December | 2.1 °C | 14.2 °C | 91.44 mm |
| Annual | 10.8 °C | 23.1 °C | 1230.87 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 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°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 |