Elizabeth City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51 °F (low) to 71.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.7 Inches. Elizabeth City 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. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1 °F | 52.6 °F | 3.83 in. |
| February | 33.4 °F | 55.1 °F | 3.29 in. |
| March | 39.5 °F | 61.8 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 49.0 °F | 71.2 °F | 3.52 in. |
| May | 58.0 °F | 78.5 °F | 3.91 in. |
| June | 66.6 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.64 in. |
| July | 70.6 °F | 89.2 °F | 5.62 in. |
| August | 69.2 °F | 87.8 °F | 5.43 in. |
| September | 64.1 °F | 82.9 °F | 5.07 in. |
| October | 52.6 °F | 74.0 °F | 3.84 in. |
| November | 41.6 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.66 in. |
| December | 35.3 °F | 56.1 °F | 3.86 in. |
| Annual | 51 °F | 71.6 °F | 50.67 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| 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 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |