Sparta, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 6.3 °C (low) to 17.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1442.7 Millimeters. Sparta is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 108.71 mm |
| February | -2.5 °C | 7.8 °C | 85.34 mm |
| March | 0.7 °C | 11.6 °C | 122.68 mm |
| April | 5.4 °C | 17.2 °C | 138.18 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 21.4 °C | 137.16 mm |
| June | 14.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 128.52 mm |
| July | 16.8 °C | 27.2 °C | 128.27 mm |
| August | 16.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 125.22 mm |
| September | 12.8 °C | 23.4 °C | 129.54 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 18.2 °C | 117.09 mm |
| November | 0.6 °C | 12.5 °C | 110.49 mm |
| December | -1.8 °C | 8.1 °C | 111.51 mm |
| Annual | 6.3 °C | 17.1 °C | 1442.71 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |