Dobson, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.7 °F (low) to 68.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.6 Inches. Dobson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | 26.2 °F | 48.1 °F | 3.82 in. |
| February | 28.1 °F | 51.8 °F | 3.14 in. |
| March | 34.2 °F | 59.5 °F | 4.25 in. |
| April | 42.8 °F | 69.5 °F | 4.37 in. |
| May | 52.3 °F | 76.9 °F | 4.55 in. |
| June | 60.6 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.42 in. |
| July | 64.7 °F | 87.1 °F | 5.24 in. |
| August | 63.5 °F | 85.6 °F | 4.93 in. |
| September | 56.9 °F | 79.9 °F | 4.12 in. |
| October | 44.4 °F | 70.4 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 34.2 °F | 59.9 °F | 3.3 in. |
| December | 28.8 °F | 50.9 °F | 4.14 in. |
| Annual | 44.7 °F | 68.6 °F | 49.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |