Etowah, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43.7 °F (low) to 66.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 56.9 Inches. Etowah 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8 °F | 47.6 °F | 5.13 in. |
| February | 28.1 °F | 51.4 °F | 4.04 in. |
| March | 34.0 °F | 58.5 °F | 4.72 in. |
| April | 41.8 °F | 67.8 °F | 4.75 in. |
| May | 50.7 °F | 74.7 °F | 4.45 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 80.7 °F | 5.07 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 83.6 °F | 5.36 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 82.4 °F | 5.58 in. |
| September | 55.5 °F | 77.6 °F | 4.6 in. |
| October | 43.6 °F | 68.7 °F | 3.87 in. |
| November | 33.3 °F | 58.7 °F | 4.31 in. |
| December | 28.7 °F | 50.6 °F | 5.05 in. |
| Annual | 43.7 °F | 66.9 °F | 56.93 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| 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 |