Kannapolis, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.2 °F (low) to 70.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.8 Inches. Kannapolis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 29.0 °F | 50.9 °F | 3.56 in. |
| February | 31.4 °F | 54.6 °F | 3.11 in. |
| March | 38.0 °F | 62.3 °F | 4.16 in. |
| April | 46.9 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.02 in. |
| May | 56.1 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.78 in. |
| June | 64.5 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.52 in. |
| July | 68.4 °F | 89.0 °F | 4.39 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.47 in. |
| September | 60.5 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.27 in. |
| October | 47.9 °F | 72.3 °F | 3.39 in. |
| November | 36.9 °F | 61.9 °F | 3.41 in. |
| December | 31.5 °F | 53.7 °F | 3.72 in. |
| Annual | 48.2 °F | 70.8 °F | 46.8 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |