Sandy Creek, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.9 °C (low) to 23.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1486.9 Millimeters. Sandy Creek 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. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6 °C | 13.8 °C | 101.6 mm |
| February | 1.6 °C | 15.4 °C | 90.68 mm |
| March | 4.9 °C | 19.3 °C | 105.66 mm |
| April | 9.8 °C | 23.7 °C | 85.6 mm |
| May | 14.7 °C | 27.4 °C | 104.39 mm |
| June | 19.4 °C | 30.7 °C | 141.22 mm |
| July | 21.6 °C | 32.4 °C | 155.96 mm |
| August | 20.8 °C | 31.5 °C | 177.55 mm |
| September | 17.9 °C | 29 °C | 218.44 mm |
| October | 11.3 °C | 24.5 °C | 119.38 mm |
| November | 5.4 °C | 19.5 °C | 89.92 mm |
| December | 2.3 °C | 15.5 °C | 96.52 mm |
| Annual | 10.9 °C | 23.6 °C | 1486.92 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |