Burnsville, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43.1 °F (low) to 64.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47 Inches. Burnsville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 °F | 44.8 °F | 4.27 in. |
| February | 27.9 °F | 48.3 °F | 3.52 in. |
| March | 34.3 °F | 55.5 °F | 3.45 in. |
| April | 42.0 °F | 64.9 °F | 3.85 in. |
| May | 50.1 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.07 in. |
| June | 58.1 °F | 78.1 °F | 4.14 in. |
| July | 61.1 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.76 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 79.8 °F | 4.38 in. |
| September | 53.9 °F | 74.6 °F | 4.27 in. |
| October | 43.3 °F | 65.9 °F | 2.56 in. |
| November | 33.4 °F | 56.8 °F | 3.45 in. |
| December | 28.4 °F | 48.6 °F | 4.29 in. |
| Annual | 43.1 °F | 64.2 °F | 47.01 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |