Cooleemee, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.2 °F (low) to 70.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.3 Inches. Cooleemee is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 °F | 50.8 °F | 3.59 in. |
| February | 30.0 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.01 in. |
| March | 36.8 °F | 62.3 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 45.7 °F | 71.6 °F | 4.09 in. |
| May | 55.6 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.65 in. |
| June | 63.6 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.86 in. |
| July | 67.7 °F | 88.8 °F | 4.09 in. |
| August | 66.1 °F | 87.3 °F | 4.52 in. |
| September | 59.5 °F | 81.8 °F | 4.0 in. |
| October | 46.6 °F | 72.4 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 36.1 °F | 62.0 °F | 3.27 in. |
| December | 30.2 °F | 53.6 °F | 3.84 in. |
| Annual | 47.2 °F | 70.8 °F | 45.28 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |