Surf City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.4 °C (low) to 22.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1511.3 Millimeters. Surf City 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 | 3.2 °C | 12.7 °C | 97.79 mm |
| February | 4.1 °C | 14.1 °C | 92.2 mm |
| March | 7.1 °C | 17.4 °C | 101.6 mm |
| April | 12.1 °C | 21.9 °C | 88.39 mm |
| May | 17.2 °C | 25.7 °C | 106.17 mm |
| June | 21.7 °C | 29.1 °C | 133.35 mm |
| July | 23.5 °C | 30.8 °C | 152.4 mm |
| August | 22.9 °C | 30.2 °C | 205.99 mm |
| September | 20.4 °C | 27.9 °C | 214.38 mm |
| October | 14.7 °C | 23.7 °C | 121.41 mm |
| November | 8.9 °C | 18.5 °C | 105.92 mm |
| December | 5.4 °C | 14.6 °C | 91.69 mm |
| Annual | 13.4 °C | 22.2 °C | 1511.29 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |