Bessemer City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.3 °F (low) to 71.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.7 Inches. Bessemer City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3 °F | 51.1 °F | 3.79 in. |
| February | 33.0 °F | 55.2 °F | 3.27 in. |
| March | 39.6 °F | 62.8 °F | 4.12 in. |
| April | 48.1 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.81 in. |
| May | 56.9 °F | 79.1 °F | 3.76 in. |
| June | 65.0 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 68.5 °F | 89.2 °F | 3.85 in. |
| August | 67.5 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.37 in. |
| September | 61.4 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.9 in. |
| October | 49.2 °F | 72.6 °F | 3.32 in. |
| November | 38.5 °F | 62.1 °F | 3.26 in. |
| December | 33.0 °F | 53.6 °F | 3.92 in. |
| Annual | 49.3 °F | 71.1 °F | 45.65 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |