Ayden, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.1 °F (low) to 72.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52 Inches. Ayden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 | 32.7 °F | 53.6 °F | 3.64 in. |
| February | 34.2 °F | 56.9 °F | 3.21 in. |
| March | 40.3 °F | 63.9 °F | 3.83 in. |
| April | 49.5 °F | 73.2 °F | 3.57 in. |
| May | 58.7 °F | 80.1 °F | 4.25 in. |
| June | 66.8 °F | 87.1 °F | 5.03 in. |
| July | 70.9 °F | 90.0 °F | 5.6 in. |
| August | 69.0 °F | 88.0 °F | 5.73 in. |
| September | 63.3 °F | 83.0 °F | 6.72 in. |
| October | 51.4 °F | 74.2 °F | 3.71 in. |
| November | 41.2 °F | 64.6 °F | 3.28 in. |
| December | 35.5 °F | 56.7 °F | 3.41 in. |
| Annual | 51.1 °F | 72.6 °F | 51.98 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |