Bailey, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.7 °F (low) to 71.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.4 Inches. Bailey 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 | 30.6 °F | 51.5 °F | 3.6 in. |
| February | 32.3 °F | 55.2 °F | 2.81 in. |
| March | 38.8 °F | 62.6 °F | 4.09 in. |
| April | 47.8 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.69 in. |
| May | 57.3 °F | 78.9 °F | 3.73 in. |
| June | 65.8 °F | 86.0 °F | 4.26 in. |
| July | 69.9 °F | 89.5 °F | 5.54 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 87.6 °F | 5.33 in. |
| September | 62.6 °F | 82.1 °F | 6.03 in. |
| October | 49.8 °F | 72.6 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 39.1 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 33.5 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.49 in. |
| Annual | 49.7 °F | 71.3 °F | 49.39 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |