Nanticoke, Maryland has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.1 °F (low) to 66 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46 Inches. Nanticoke is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 29.5 °F | 44.5 °F | 3.37 in. |
| February | 30.6 °F | 46.7 °F | 2.93 in. |
| March | 37.2 °F | 53.8 °F | 4.11 in. |
| April | 47.4 °F | 65.2 °F | 3.48 in. |
| May | 57.2 °F | 73.7 °F | 3.72 in. |
| June | 66.4 °F | 82.2 °F | 4.09 in. |
| July | 71.4 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.42 in. |
| August | 69.8 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.72 in. |
| September | 63.8 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.24 in. |
| October | 52.4 °F | 68.6 °F | 4.01 in. |
| November | 41.5 °F | 57.7 °F | 3.2 in. |
| December | 34.2 °F | 49.2 °F | 3.7 in. |
| Annual | 50.1 °F | 66 °F | 45.99 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 |