East Arcadia, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.6 °F (low) to 73.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.7 Inches. East Arcadia 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 | 33.0 °F | 56.5 °F | 3.73 in. |
| February | 34.9 °F | 59.3 °F | 3.37 in. |
| March | 41.0 °F | 66.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| April | 49.9 °F | 74.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| May | 58.6 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.99 in. |
| June | 67.1 °F | 86.7 °F | 5.25 in. |
| July | 70.9 °F | 89.8 °F | 5.76 in. |
| August | 69.4 °F | 88.3 °F | 6.31 in. |
| September | 64.2 °F | 83.6 °F | 6.94 in. |
| October | 52.1 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.88 in. |
| November | 41.6 °F | 66.6 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 36.4 °F | 59.4 °F | 3.61 in. |
| Annual | 51.6 °F | 73.9 °F | 53.73 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 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 |