Pinnacle, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46 °F (low) to 68.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.3 Inches. Pinnacle is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 °F | 48.4 °F | 3.82 in. |
| February | 29.1 °F | 52.2 °F | 3.12 in. |
| March | 35.5 °F | 59.9 °F | 4.11 in. |
| April | 44.3 °F | 69.9 °F | 4.21 in. |
| May | 53.7 °F | 77.0 °F | 4.29 in. |
| June | 61.9 °F | 84.0 °F | 4.47 in. |
| July | 66.1 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.72 in. |
| August | 64.8 °F | 85.8 °F | 4.55 in. |
| September | 58.4 °F | 79.9 °F | 4.37 in. |
| October | 45.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.38 in. |
| November | 35.4 °F | 60.1 °F | 3.27 in. |
| December | 29.9 °F | 51.3 °F | 3.95 in. |
| Annual | 46 °F | 68.9 °F | 48.26 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |