Oriental, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 54.8 °F (low) to 72.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 58.6 Inches. Oriental is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8 °F | 55.2 °F | 4.15 in. |
| February | 37.8 °F | 57.9 °F | 3.65 in. |
| March | 43.7 °F | 63.8 °F | 3.65 in. |
| April | 52.7 °F | 72.4 °F | 3.53 in. |
| May | 61.4 °F | 79.2 °F | 4.75 in. |
| June | 69.4 °F | 85.8 °F | 5.47 in. |
| July | 72.9 °F | 88.5 °F | 6.26 in. |
| August | 72.1 °F | 87.1 °F | 7.76 in. |
| September | 67.7 °F | 82.9 °F | 7.16 in. |
| October | 57.3 °F | 74.8 °F | 4.43 in. |
| November | 46.6 °F | 65.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| December | 40.1 °F | 58.3 °F | 3.85 in. |
| Annual | 54.8 °F | 72.6 °F | 58.55 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |