Hot Springs, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.2 °F (low) to 69.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.6 Inches. Hot Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 °F | 48.3 °F | 3.68 in. |
| February | 30.3 °F | 52.3 °F | 3.17 in. |
| March | 36.4 °F | 60.3 °F | 3.98 in. |
| April | 44.1 °F | 70.2 °F | 3.96 in. |
| May | 53.5 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.47 in. |
| June | 61.4 °F | 84.2 °F | 5.12 in. |
| July | 65.1 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.95 in. |
| August | 64.1 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.53 in. |
| September | 58.2 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.76 in. |
| October | 46.3 °F | 71.8 °F | 2.42 in. |
| November | 35.7 °F | 60.4 °F | 2.88 in. |
| December | 31.1 °F | 51.4 °F | 3.72 in. |
| Annual | 46.2 °F | 69.4 °F | 46.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |