Matthews, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.1 °F (low) to 71.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45 Inches. Matthews is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5 °F | 52.0 °F | 3.76 in. |
| February | 34.8 °F | 55.7 °F | 3.18 in. |
| March | 41.6 °F | 63.3 °F | 4.13 in. |
| April | 50.2 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.73 in. |
| May | 58.9 °F | 79.2 °F | 3.33 in. |
| June | 67.0 °F | 86.2 °F | 4.16 in. |
| July | 70.4 °F | 89.5 °F | 3.94 in. |
| August | 69.1 °F | 87.8 °F | 4.37 in. |
| September | 63.5 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.07 in. |
| October | 51.5 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 40.5 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.27 in. |
| December | 34.7 °F | 54.6 °F | 3.7 in. |
| Annual | 51.1 °F | 71.5 °F | 45 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| 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 |